New Zealand Visa Options

Explore all visa categories and find the right immigration pathway for your needs

New Zealand offers a variety of visa pathways for workers, students, investors, and families. Whether you're looking to work temporarily, study, immigrate permanently, or start a business, New Zealand immigration provides options suited to different circumstances and goals.

Below you'll find comprehensive information about each visa category, including eligibility requirements, application processes, costs, and what you can expect as a visa holder in New Zealand.

Visa Categories

Visitor Visa

Visa for tourism, leisure travel, and short-term visits to New Zealand.

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Transit Visitor Visa

Stop over in New Zealand on your journey to another destination.

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Working Holiday Visas

Temporary visa for young travelers to work and holiday in New Zealand for up to 12 months.

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Student Visa

Complete guide to studying in New Zealand, visa requirements, costs, and enrollment process.

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Accredited Employer Work Visa

Work visa for skilled workers with a job offer from an accredited New Zealand employer.

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Post-Study Work Visa

Work visa for international students who have completed their studies in New Zealand.

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Essential Skills Work Visa

Work visa for skilled workers filling labor shortages in essential occupations.

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Professional Work Visa

Work visa for qualified professionals with tertiary qualifications or specialized expertise.

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Entrepreneur Work Visa

Work visa for entrepreneurs with a business plan to establish or develop a business in New Zealand.

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Skilled Migrant Category

Overview of the skilled migrant category and points-based immigration selection system for New Zealand.

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Skilled Migrant Category Residence Visa

Residence visa for skilled workers with qualifications matching New Zealand labor shortages.

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Business Immigration to New Zealand

Immigration pathways for entrepreneurs and business owners establishing operations in New Zealand.

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Investor Visa

Visa for investors with significant capital to invest in the New Zealand economy.

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Partnership Visa

Visa for people in a genuine, committed relationship with a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.

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Family Residence Visas

Partner, parent, dependent child, and sibling residence visas for family reunification in New Zealand.

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Parent Category Visa

Residence visa enabling parents to migrate to New Zealand to be with their adult children.

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Residence Visa

Permanent residence visa with indefinite stay rights and pathway to citizenship.

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Permanent Residence Visa

Pathways to permanent residency through skilled migration, family sponsorship, or business investment.

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Refugee & Humanitarian Visa

Protection and resettlement for people fleeing persecution, conflict, and humanitarian crises.

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Humanitarian Visa

Special consideration for people in exceptional circumstances seeking permanent residence in New Zealand.

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New Zealand Citizenship

Complete your immigration journey - become a New Zealand citizen with full rights.

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Need Help Choosing the Right Visa?

Not sure which visa category is right for you? Our immigration specialists can help guide you through the options and answer your questions.

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