The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) is a temporary visa allowing you to work in New Zealand, provided you have a job offer from an accredited employer.

The Specific Purpose Work Visa for New Zealand allows individuals to travel to the country for a specific reason or event, enabling them to work temporarily for a designated employer until their purpose is fulfilled.

To live in New Zealand permanently, you must have a New Zealand Resident Visa, followed by a Permanent Resident Visa after two years, and then Citizenship if desired.

Discover the pathways to living in New Zealand with your partner through our comprehensive guide to NZ Partner Visas. Whether you're considering the Partner of a New Zealander Work Visa or aiming for permanent residence with the Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa.

If you have children or grandchildren who are New Zealand citizens or residents, there are several pathways for you to join them in New Zealand. Here’s a detailed look at the three main types of parent visas available:

This visa is for students or trainees wanting to get practical work experience in their field.
This can include, but is not limited to, religious trainees, dental or medical trainees and apprentice jockeys.

You can study up to 3 courses, 1 after the other, on this visa. You must have a Pathway
Student Visa offer of place and the funds to pay for your tuition fees and living costs.

Apply for this visa if you want to visit New Zealand for business reasons. You must have
enough money to live on while you are here or have the financial support of your employer.

Apply for this visa to live, work and invest in New Zealand. You must have at least NZD $5 million to apply under the Growth category or at least NZD $10 million to apply under the
Balanced category.

People travelling on a passport from some countries must apply for a Visitor Visa to visit
New Zealand. You can stay for up to either 6 months or 9 months. You cannot work, but you
can study for up to 3 months.