On Sept. 1, 2021 Immigration New Zealand (INZ) announced cessation of consular operations in Beijing.

Moderna, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson vaccines recognized by government for individuals employed on or around the border of New Zealand

Overview of key criteria of the policy outlining further border exceptions for some entrepreneurs and work visa holders.

New Zealand introduced measures to allow select applicants to escalate the processing of 2021 Resident Visa applications...

The government of New Zealand will reopen Working Holiday schemes with the four countries in September. According to the government announcement, the following schemes will reopen...

Beginning 14 March 2022, the government of New Zealand announced that the Working Holiday Schemes (WHS) would reopen. Visa applications for applicants in countries who do not have a cap limit will open 14 March 2022.

New Zealand will re-open the Working Holiday Visa Scheme with Spain and expand the number of open slots for eligible applicants...

New Zealand will permit holders of 2021 interim visas to request new visas prior to the expiration of the current visa 

New measures introduced to help protect workplaces and workers from COVID-19

The Investor 1 and 2 categories are under review, so we are uncertain when an announcement about changes will be made.

Effective Dec. 8, 2025, a valid police clearance certificate (PCC) must be provided when submitting Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) applications.

To obtain a work visa under the Canterbury Skills Shortage List, an applicant must now prove a NZ Level 4 qualification.

The government of New Zealand will restart the Parent Resident Visa and reduce requirements for sponsorship under this visa type. These changes will include...

Effective Nov. 1, 2021, all foreign nationals entering New Zealand will be required to be fully vaccinated.

The Visa Application Centres (VACs) in Kiribati and Nauru will close on November 30, 2021.

Immigration New Zealand has announced a processing operation decision for Phase 2 2021 Resident Visa applications.

The government of New Zealand announced quotas for the Pacific Access Category and the Samoan Quota, which will open to applicants in October 2022.

Outlines changes that will be bundled with increases to the median wage rate for AEWV & job check applications.

The New Zealand Government has announced further extensions for some visitor visa holders.

On 15 Dec. 2021, the government of New Zealand announced new border exemptions to bring skilled workers into the country while border restrictions remain in place.