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Visit us to find out how to apply for a visa or NZeTA, employ migrant workers, and assist students and refugees. You can also find out what you need to do to give immigration advice, and get information for medical professionals, carriers, and tourism and event organisations.
Welcome to the New Zealand Government’s official immigration website. Visit us to find out how to apply for a visa, to visit, study, work or live in New Zealand. You can also request an NZeTA to get approval to board a plane to New Zealand.
Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa. Apply for this visa if you currently work or you have a job offer from an accredited employer, and qualify for 6 points for your skills and work in New Zealand. You submit an expression of interest (EOI). If it is accepted, we invite you to apply.
Starting a new life in another country can be challenging, but our six-step guide can help you plan your move to New Zealand. You are more likely to be able to work in New Zealand if you have: the skills New Zealand needs all the required documents.
Helping potential and new migrants learn how Kiwis work, live and play, the skills we need, and all about moving to Aotearoa - the land of the long white cloud. Start here to learn more about living and working in New Zealand.
An overview of the steps to choosing a New Zealand visa, preparing an application and visa processing. If you need a visa, use the online tool to compare visa options and requirements to help you decide.
Find the New Zealand visa that is right for you, whether you want to work in New Zealand, study, invest or simply enjoy a visit.
Get all the details for a visa, NZeTA, or how to update your passport sticker. You can compare visas side by side to help you find a visa that may give you a pathway to live in New Zealand permanently.
An overview of the steps to choosing a New Zealand visa, preparing an application and visa processing. If you need a visa, use the online tool to compare visa options and requirements to help you decide.
Online system. On 31 January 2022, we made enhancements to our Immigration Online system to make applying for a visa easier and improve visa processing times.
