New Zealand Temporarily Reduces Visitor Visa Fees for Pacific Nationals
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that a temporary reduction in visitor visa fees for Pacific nationals has taken effect from June 1, 2026 for 12 months. The total
Read More »New Zealand Moves Family of Temporary Visa Holder Applications to Enhanced Immigration Online
Immigration New Zealand has announced that, on June 1, 2026, family of temporary visa holder applications moved to the enhanced Immigration Online system. Visa products are
Read More »New Zealand Introduces New Short-Term Graduate Work Visa and Updates Post-Study Work Rules
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced plans to launch a new visa, as well as changes to the Post Study Work Visa. The changes include a new Short-term Graduate Work
Read More »New Zealand Extends AEWV English Rules to Skill Level 3
On May 25, 2026, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) announced that, from June 1, 2026, Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) minimum English language requirements will apply to
Read More »New Zealand Adds Philanthropy Option to Active Investor Plus Visa
On May 25, 2026, the government announced a targeted change to the Active Investor Plus Visa to support high-value investment. From June 1, 2026, new applicants in the Growth
Read More »New Zealand Moves Group and Tour Escort Visa Applications Online
Effective July 20, 2026, Group visitor visa and Tour Escort visitor visa (including ADS) applications are moving to Immigration New Zealand’s enhanced Immigration Online
Read More »New Zealand PAC and Samoan Quota Ballot Draw: May 20, 2026
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that the ballots for the Pacific Access Category (PAC) Resident Visa and Samoan Quota (SQ) Resident Visa to select who will be
Read More »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
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