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 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 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 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 Confirms 2026 Opening Dates for Working Holiday Visas
The 2026 opening dates for capped Working Holiday Schemes (WHS) have now been confirmed. The table here outlines the date each scheme will open, as well as how many places
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
Read More »New Zealand Visa Service Fees to Rise in 2026
From January 1, 2026, the service fee that must be paid to some Visa Application Centres (VACs) will increase. The following countries and territories are raising the service
Read More »New Zealand Tightens Police Certificate Rules for AEWV Applications
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that, effective December 8, 2025, Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) applicants must provide a valid police certificate with
Read More »New Zealand Opens Business Investor Work Visa
From November 24, 2025, applications open for the Business Investor Work Visa to support investment in established New Zealand businesses. The visa is valid for up to four
Read More »New Zealand Updates AEWV Job Change Process
From November 17, 2025, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is able to pause Job Change applications in exceptional cases, if serious concerns are identified about the employer.
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