New Zealand Immigration News Update - Stay Informed
Investor visa update provides attractive investment options
From 1 April 2025, changes to the Active Investor Plus Visa include the following. New investment categories Two simplified investment categories will be introduced — Growth and Balanced. A minimum…
AEWV changes coming in March
In December 2024, the Government announced reforms to the AEWV to make the settings more flexible and responsive to the differing needs of businesses in certain sectors and regions. As…
Changes to Active Investor Plus Visa
Changes are being made to the Active Investor Plus Visa to help New Zealand encourage growth and make investing in New Zealand more attractive. From 1 April 2025, changes to…
Door opens to digital nomads and remote work
The Government announced today that the rules for visitors are changing and people arriving on a visitor visa or NZeTA can work for overseas employers while visiting New Zealand. New…
Work visa reforms announced
The Government has announced reforms to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme, a new seasonal work pathway and work rights for more Interim Visa holders. The changes will…
Changes to the Post Study Work Visa
Students who studied a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) for 30 weeks and immediately progressed to a Master’s degree, but were not enrolled in the Masters for 30 weeks, are now…
Open work rights for partners of migrant workers
The Government is making changes to provide open work rights to more partners of migrant workers, allowing them to work for any employer. This will help families stay together, and…
Apply early for visitor visas for the New Year
The Chinese and Lunar New Year are significant events in New Zealand due to our diverse culture and thriving Chinese community. We anticipate thousands of visitors will join their…
Employers must lead Work and Income engagement
From 7 October 2024, accredited employers must engage directly with Work and Income for most ANZSCO Level 4 or 5 vacancies at the Job Check stage. Removing the ability…
Longer visas for partners of New Zealanders
The Government has made changes to the maximum duration for work and visitor visas for partners of New Zealand citizens or residence class visa holders that have been living…
Skills requirement easing for some roles and sectors
The Government is making short term changes to avoid shortages in select sectors while long-term Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) changes are being decided. From 8 September 2024, an exemption…
Visa charges to increase from 1 October
INZ has announced that changes to visa charges, made up of fees and levies, will take effect from 1 October 2024. Most visa charges will increase. The increases ensure…