New Zealand Opens Seasonal Work Visas in December
On December 8, 2025, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) will open applications for two new seasonal visa options under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) framework: the
Read More »New Zealand Eases Travel for Pacific and Chinese Visitors from Australia
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that, effective November 3, 2025 for a twelve-month trial period, people with passports from China, or from Pacific Islands Forum
Read More »New Zealand Expands Student Visa Work Rights Effective November 3
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that the previously-announced changes to student visa work rights, part of the International Education Going for Growth Plan, will
Read More »New Zealand Guardian Visitor Visa Applications Move to Enhanced Online Platform
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that, from November 3, 2025, all Guardian Visitor Visa applications should be submitted through the enhanced Immigration Online
Read More »New Zealand Launches Business Investor Work Visa with Pathway to Residence
Immigration New Zealand has announced that applications will open on November 24, 2025 for the previously-announced Business Investor Work Visa The visa is valid for up to
Read More »New Zealand Addresses AEWV System Issues After Business Changes
On October 14, 2025, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) announced that it is currently managing a system limitation that affects how employees on Accredited Employer Work Visas
Read More »New Zealand Suspends Recognition of International Adoptions
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that interim measures suspending the recognition of international adoptions are being introduced to address the risk of harm to
Read More »New Zealand Launches New Student Visa Application System
On August 18, 2025, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) moved international student visa applications to its enhanced Immigration Online system. INZ has redesigned the student visa
Read More »New Zealand Recognizes New NOL Occupations for AEWV Program
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that it is making changes to how occupations are assessed under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) program, following the
Read More »New Zealand Launches Redesigned Job Check Form for AEWV Applications
The job check stage of the Accredited employer Work Visa (AEWV) allows INZ to assess whether a job is genuine, pays at least market rate, offers suitable terms and
Read More »New Zealand Tightens Police Clearance Rules for Indian Visa Applicants
From December 1, 2025, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) will only accept police clearance certificates issued by a Regional Passport Office of the Indian Ministry of External
Read More »New Zealand Introduces Business Investor Visa to Replace Entrepreneur Visa
The government has announced the closure of the Entrepreneur Work Visa and introduced a new Business Investor Visa. The Business Investor Work Visa will open for applications
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