New Zealand Expands Post-Study Work Visa Eligibility
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced the extension of Post-Study Work Visa eligibility. From Monday, November 16, 2026, eligibility for a Post-Study Work Visa will be
Read More »New Zealand Launches Short-Term Graduate Work Visa
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced the introduction of a new Short-Term Graduate Work Visa. Eligible international graduates who have completed study or are
Read More »New Zealand Moves Group Visitor Visa Applications Online
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that, effective August 24, 2026, Group and Tour Escort visitor visa applications have now moved to INZ’s enhanced Immigration
Read More »New Zealand Updates Active Investor Plus Visa Rules
On August 12, 2026, Immigration New Zealand announced changes to the Active Investor Plus Visa, effective immediately. The changes are as follows: Borrowed funds must come
Read More »New Zealand Announces Visitor Visa Form Changes
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that, effective September 24, 2026, new applications for most visitor visas will be available exclusively through INZ’s enhanced
Read More »New Zealand Removes Hepatitis B and C From Resident Visa High-Cost Health Conditions List
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced an important update to its health assessment criteria for resident visa applicants. Effective for resident visa applications
Read More »New Zealand Announces Major Reforms to the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Scheme
The New Zealand Government has announced a comprehensive package of reforms to the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme, following a review of how the program operates.
Read More »New Zealand Expands Access to Refugee Travel Documents for Quota Refugees
New Zealand has introduced a new initiative aimed at improving travel document access for refugees arriving through the country’s Refugee Quota Programme. Beginning in
Read More »New Zealand Delays Group and Tour Escort Visa System Move
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has postponed until August 24, 2026 the transition of Group and Tour Escort visitor visa applications to the enhanced Immigration Online
Read More »New Zealand Expands Business Investor Work Visa Options
The government is broadening the range of eligible investments and increasing flexibility within the Business Investor Work Visa requirements. The Business Investor Work Visa
Read More »New Zealand Requires Police Certificates Upfront
Effective immediately, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) requires police certificates to be provided upfront for student and other temporary visa applications. If applicants do
Read More »New Zealand Clarifies In-Person OET Test Rules
From midnight on July 12, 2026, NZST, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) will only accept in-person tests for applications where the Occupational English Test (OET) is used as the
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