New Zealand visas
20 routes, checked against official sources
Study
- Exchange Student VisaFor students accepted into approved school-to-school exchanges, exchange programme organisations, or tertiary exchange schemes. Study Abroad students should...NZD 850 · Up to 2 weeks
- Fee Paying Student VisaThe main student visa for international students financing their own education in New Zealand. Covers tertiary, secondary, and primary education at approved...NZD 850 (online application fee) · Up to 8 weeks
Work
- Accredited Employer Work VisaThe main employer-sponsored work visa for New Zealand. Requires a full-time job offer from an AEWV-accredited employer with an approved job check. Duration d...NZD 1,540 (online application fee) · Up to 7 weeks
- Post Study Work VisaFor international students who have recently completed an approved New Zealand qualification and want to stay to work. Duration varies by qualification level...NZD 1,670 · Up to 3 weeks
- Skilled Migrant Category Resident VisaPoints-based residence visa for skilled workers with a job offer or current employment from an accredited NZ employer. Requires 6 skilled resident points fro...NZD 6,450
- Specific Purpose Work VisaFor individuals coming to New Zealand temporarily for a specific work assignment, project, or event requiring specialised expertise. Work is limited to the s...NZD 1,455 · Up to 3 weeks
- Straight to Residence VisaFast-track residence for workers in Green List Tier 1 occupations (high-demand roles like doctors, engineers, ICT professionals). No points test required. Al...NZD 6,450 · Up to 17 weeks
- Work to Residence VisaResidence pathway for workers with 24 months of experience in a Green List Tier 2 occupation in New Zealand. Requires current employment or a job offer from...NZD 6,450
Family
- Dependent Child Resident VisaFor NZ citizens or residents to bring dependent children to live permanently in New Zealand. Child must be aged 24 or younger, single, and financially depend...NZD 3,230 · Up to 30 weeks
- Parent Resident VisaBallot-based residence visa for parents of adult NZ citizens or residents. Only 2,500 visas available per year. Requires an Expression of Interest entered in...NZD 5,810 · 3 months
- Partner of a New Zealander Resident VisaResidence visa for partners of NZ citizens or residents who have been living together for at least 12 months. Allows indefinite stay, work, and study. Can in...NZD 5,360 · Up to 30 weeks
- Partner of a New Zealander Work VisaFor partners of New Zealand citizens or residents. Allows open work rights in any legal employment. Can progress toward permanent residence. Partners and dep...NZD 1,630 · Up to 5 weeks
- Permanent Resident VisaThe final step after holding a NZ resident visa for 2 consecutive years. Removes travel conditions so you can live in and travel freely to and from New Zeala...NZD 315 · 7 days
Business and investment
- Active Investor Plus VisaResidence visa for high-net-worth individuals investing NZD $5 million (Growth category) or NZD $10 million (Balanced category) in New Zealand. Must maintain...NZD 27,470 · Up to 10 weeks
- Entrepreneur Resident VisaResidence visa for entrepreneurs who have been self-employed in NZ for at least 6 months on an Entrepreneur Work Visa, or 2 years on another visa. Business m...NZD 14,890
- Entrepreneur Work VisaFor individuals seeking to establish or purchase a business in New Zealand. Requires minimum NZD $100,000 capital investment and 120 points on the entreprene...NZD 12,380 · Up to 77 weeks
Tourism and short stays
- Guardian Visitor VisaFor a parent or legal guardian accompanying a child who holds a New Zealand student visa (aged 17 or younger, or in school years 1-13). Only one guardian can...NZD 441 · Up to 8 weeks
- New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA)Electronic Travel Authority for citizens of visa-waiver countries and cruise passengers to travel to New Zealand without a visa. Multiple entry while valid.NZeTA request fee plus the International Visitor Levy, see immigration.govt.nz (varies by how you apply). · 3 days
- Visitor VisaFor international visitors to New Zealand for tourism, visiting family or friends. Can study for up to 3 months but cannot work (except remote work for overs...NZD 441 (online application fee) · 11 days
- Working Holiday VisaFor young people aged 18-30 (or 18-35 for select countries) from countries with a working holiday agreement with New Zealand. Allows short-term and seasonal...See official page for current fee (scheme-dependent)