Several updates have been made to Immigration New Zealand (INZ)
settings, with more to come. This alert summarises key
changes.
1. Open Partnership Work Visas
Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) holders
will no longer be able to support partners for Open Partnership
Work Visas, from December 2022. Exceptions include if the AEWV
holder meets Green List requirements or earns at least double the
median wage (currently $55.52 hourly). We recommend submitting AEWV
and Partnership Work visa applications that fall outside of these
exceptions as soon as able.
2. Vaccination and testing requirements
Travellers to New Zealand no longer need to be vaccinated
against COVID-19 or complete testing after arrival. Traveller
declarations are still required.
