Background
The Government has announced further visa extensions for some
temporary workers, and their partners and dependents.
Update
The following categories of work visas will be automatically
extended by 6 months if they are due to expire from January 2021 to
30 June 2021.
- Essential skills work visa
- Work to residence visa
- Special and Skilled work visas for China, Indonesia, South
Korea, Philippines and Vietnam
- Special category work visas for Japanese Interpreters and Thai
Chefs
- Employer-specific work visas granted under section 61 of the
Immigration Act 2009
- Fishing crew visa
- Religious worker visa
- Silver Fern practical experience visa
Partners and dependent children of eligible work visa holders
will also have their visas extended.
