New Zealand visas, made simple.

Skilled, sponsored and work routes.

Student and post-study routes.

Partner, spouse and family routes.

Visitor, short-stay and transit.

Talent, startup and investor routes.

Permanent residence & citizenship.

For people who want to visit New Zealand for tourism, to see family or friends, or for short business trips.

For citizens of visa-waiver countries and cruise passengers travelling to or transiting New Zealand.

For young people from partner countries who want to holiday and work in New Zealand for up to a year.

For skilled workers with a job offer from a New Zealand employer accredited by Immigration New Zealand.

For skilled workers who want to live in New Zealand permanently based on a points system.

For people in high-demand Tier 1 Green List occupations who can apply for residence directly.

For people in Tier 2 Green List occupations who gain residence after working in New Zealand for a period.

For international students enrolled in a full-time course at an approved New Zealand education provider.