Immigration New Zealand
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20 May 2026
Group and Tour Escort visitor visa applications moving to enhanced Immigration Online
From 20 July 2026, Group and Tour Escort visitor visa applications are moving to Immigration New Zealand’s enhanced Immigration Online system. If you are applying for one of these visas over this time… -
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19 May 2026
Refugee Survey highlighted strong settlement outcomes and areas to improve
New research has provided insight into how former refugees have been settling in New Zealand and how their experiences could help shape future services. -
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18 May 2026
Domino’s franchise banned from hiring migrant workers for 12 months after visa breach
GBN Trading LTD, trading as Domino’s Pukekohe and Domino’s Pokeno, has been banned from employing more migrant workers for a year, and must pay NZD $4,500 (a NZD $3,000 fine and prosecution costs of N… -
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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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