New Zealand - Visas

20/04/2021

Kia ora,
On 30 April 2021, the New Zealand Government is introducing an exception to the border restrictions for the families of some temporary visa holders in New Zealand. This border exception is for the following three groups:
1. Partners and dependent children who held (and continue to hold) a visa for New Zealand, but were unable to join their partner or parent in New Zealand before the border closed.
2. Partners and dependent children of workers employed in critical health services.
3. Partners and dependent children of highly-skilled workers.
Requirements for the border exception
To be eligible for the new border exception, the person currently in New Zealand must have 12 months or more remaining on their visa.
The requirements vary for each group. Feel free to contact us or go to the Immigration New Zealand website to see the criteria and requirements for each group.

20/04/2021

10/01/2021

2019 median wage in effect until July 2021


Immigration New Zealand will continue to use the 2019 median wage of $25.50 to determine visa conditions until at least July 2021, at which point it will rise to $27 an hour.
Ngā mihi

10/01/2021

Employer-assisted work visas extended by 6 months


Employer-assisted visas expiring from 1 January 2021 to 30 June 2021 (inclusive) will be automatically extended by another 6 months. This applies to the following visas:
• Essential Skills 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
Employer-assisted visas expiring from 1 January 2021 to 30 June 2021 (inclusive) will be automatically extended by another 6 months.
Visas held by their partners and dependent children will also be extended.
Visa holders will receive confirmation of the extension from Immigration New Zealand by March 2021.

08/04/2020

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02/03/2020

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23/02/2020

Something to be aware…
If you are coming into New Zealand as a visitor you must ensure you have an NZeTA BEFORE you travel!

Please make sure you use the official INZ government website or Mobile app if you are applying under the NZeTA’s system.

Since the introduction of the NZeTA, a number of unauthorised third party websites have been overcharging travellers for NZeTA’s and in some cases, acting fraudulently by not supplying NZeTA’s and keeping the fees.
Other countries who offer online travel authorities such as the USA, Canada and Australia, suffer a similar experience and a number of steps have been taken by INZ to reduce the impact of these unauthorised providers.

Protect yourselves and only use the official portal............if you need any guidance simply ask us!

22/12/2019

Dreams to Reality...

27/11/2019

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27/11/2019

27/11/2019

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