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New Zealand’s Parent Resident Visa EOI system changes in 2026: 90% of selections will follow queue order and 10% will remain by ballot. See what this means for existing and new EOIs.

Visitor visas cover holidays, family visits and many short stays in New Zealand. Other temporary and special-category applications may involve extensions, changes of conditions, reconsideration requests or responses to immigration concerns. New Zealand Visitor Visas A standard Visitor Visa may allow eligible applicants to visit New Zealand, see family and friends, or study for a short period. Applicants generally need genuine reasons for the visit, enough funds or acceptable

The Active Investor Plus Visa is a residence pathway for experienced investors who want to live, work and invest in New Zealand. Current settings offer two investment categories with different minimum investment amounts, investment types and time commitments. Growth category The Growth category generally requires at least NZD $5 million invested in acceptable New Zealand investments for a minimum investment period of three years. It focuses on higher-growth investments such a

New Zealand has several visa pathways for partners, dependent children and parents. The correct option depends on the supporting person's immigration status, the relationship, the applicant's age and dependency, and whether the goal is a temporary stay or residence. Partnership-based visas Partners of New Zealand citizens or residents may be eligible for visitor, work or resident visas. Partners of some work or student visa holders may also have temporary visa options. Immigr

Studying in New Zealand can be the first step toward an internationally recognised qualification, valuable work experience and, for some graduates, a longer-term work or residence pathway. The right plan starts with choosing suitable study and understanding the visa consequences before enrolment. Choosing the right course and provider A student visa application is stronger when the proposed study makes sense in light of your previous education, employment history and future g

New Zealand's Accredited Employer Work Visa system connects migrant workers with employers who have approval to recruit for genuine roles. It involves linked responsibilities for both the employer and the visa applicant. How the AEWV process works For most regular AEWV recruitment, the employer first needs the correct accreditation. The employer may then need to advertise the role and complete a job check before inviting a suitably qualified migrant worker to apply for the vi

New Zealand offers several residence pathways for skilled professionals, including the Skilled Migrant Category, Straight to Residence and Work to Residence. The best pathway depends on your occupation, qualifications, professional registration, remuneration and New Zealand work experience. What are the main skilled residence pathways? The Skilled Migrant Category is a points-based residence pathway for people with skilled employment in New Zealand. Green List pathways are de

New Zealand's Green List pathway continues to provide fast-track residency for highly skilled professionals, and we're excited to share yet another success story! This time, a Civil Engineer successfully secured their residence visa in under two months. Here's how it happened. Straight To Residence - Green List occupation approval Background Our client, a Civil Engineering graduate, approached us for immigration advice just before completing his bachelor's degree. Although th