New Zealand Changes Health Insurance Requirements for the Peak Seasonal Visa
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that, from April 19, 2026, health insurance for the Peak Seasonal Visa (PSV) will change to make it clearer and easier for
Read More »New Zealand Increases Income Thresholds for Pacific and Parent Visa Categories
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that, effective April 30, 2026, income and sponsorship thresholds will increase for several Pacific and family visa
Read More »New Zealand Opens Pacific Access and Samoan Quota 2026
On April 1, 2026, Immigration New Zealand announced that registrations have opened for the 2026 Samoan Quota and Pacific Access Category. The Samoan Quota and Pacific Access
Read More »New Zealand Moves Family Visa Applications Online
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that family of temporary visa holders can submit new applications to be processed in INZ’s enhanced Immigration Online portal.
Read More »New Zealand Reduces Visitor Visa Fees for Pacific Nationals for 12 Months Starting June 2026
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that a temporary reduction in visitor visa fees for Pacific nationals will take effect from June 1, 2026 for 12 months. The total
Read More »New Zealand Introduces Short Term Graduate Work Visa and Expands Post‑Study Work Eligibility
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced a new Short Term Graduate Work Visa and an extension of Post Study Work Visa eligibility to Graduate Diplomas at NZQCF level 7.
Read More »New Zealand to Implement Further Skilled Migrant Category Changes in August 2026
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced further details of changes to the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) ahead of these changes taking effect from late August 2026.
Read More »New Zealand Updates Employment Conditions for Open Work Visa Holders Effective April 2026
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that, on April 20, 2026, it will introduce changes to employment conditions for people with open work visas. These changes are
Read More »New Zealand Adds 47 Occupations to National Occupation List and Raises Median Wage for 2026
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced updates to the National Occupation List (NOL) and the annual adjustment to the immigration median wage, both taking effect on
Read More »New Zealand Introduces New Rent Caps for RSE Worker Accommodation Starting April 2026
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that a new approach to accommodation costs for Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) workers will take effect from April 2026. Under
Read More »New Zealand to Close Ukraine Resident Visa Category in March 2026
The Ukraine Resident Visa category will close to new applications on March 16, 2026. Anyone holding a Special Ukraine Visa wanting to remain in New Zealand permanently, must
Read More »New Zealand Introduces Fair Accommodation Cost Rules for RSE Workers
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that a new approach to accommodation costs for Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) workers will take effect from April 2026. The
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