Major Increase In Visa Fees From 1 October 2024

New Zealand's government has announced substantial increases in visa application fees, with particularly steep hikes for investment and entrepreneur pathways. The new pricing structure, set to take effect on October 1, 2024, is intended to set appropriate levels to recover the costs of processing a visa and reflect the benefits received by people using immigration services.

Fee Structure Based on Location and Citizenship

It's important to note that the fee structure varies depending on where the application is made:

• Band A fees apply to applicants who are in New Zealand when making their application.
• For applicants outside New Zealand, the fee depends on their country of citizenship:
  • Band B fees apply to Pacific country citizens.