ARTICLE · 25 JULY 2015

Visa applications can now be made online

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Certain visa applicants to New Zealand will now be issued e-visas, instead of a stamp or endorsement in their passport.

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On 14 June 2015, the "Immigration ONLINE" service went live to employers or advisers submitting applications on behalf of their employees or clients respectively.

Also, some applicants will now be issued e-visas instead of a stamp or endorsement in their passport.

What is Immigration ONLINE?

Immigration ONLINE is the new service first launched in August 2014, to allow visa applicants to apply online.

What type of visas can be applied for online?

Only student visa, visitor visa and work visa applications can be made online. All other visa types, as well as any application where a family member is included, must still be submitted physically.

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) will allow additional types of online applications later this year.

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