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22 Jun 2026
The right to seek safety - a shared promise
World Refugee Day is marked each year on 20 June. It provides an opportunity for countries around the world to recognise the courage and resilience of people forced to flee their homes, and to reflect… -
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19 Jun 2026
Health scholarship opens to support former refugees into healthcare careers
The Refugee Health Scholarship programme is opening for its second year, continuing to support former refugees and their children into health-related roles across New Zealand. -
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18 Jun 2026
Final details about changes to the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa and work to residence visas
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is announcing final details on changes to the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) ahead of these changes taking effect on 24 August 2026. In addition, INZ is also announcing c… -
Top visas
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Visitor Visa
People travelling on a passport from some countries must apply for a Visitor Visa to visit New Zealand. You can stay for up to either 6 months or 9 months. You cannot work, but you can study for up to… -
New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA)
Some people can use an NZeTA to travel to New Zealand without applying for a visa first. This depends on your passport, how you are travelling and if you are visiting or only transiting. -
Business Visitor Visa
Apply for this visa if you want to visit New Zealand for business reasons. You must have enough money to live on while you are here or have the financial support of your employer. -
Transit Visa
If you are passing through Auckland International Airport you must have a Transit Visa unless you already have a valid visa, are from a visa waiver country or transit visa waiver country, or are trave…
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Visit
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Study
Find study visas to study in Aotearoa New Zealand. Education providers – learn about getting approval to be an approved education provider.
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Work
Find visas and information about working in Aotearoa New Zealand. Employers – learn about hiring people from overseas and getting accredited.
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Live
Find visas to live in Aotearoa New Zealand. Get information about living here permanently and what life in Aotearoa is like.