AEWV applicants are now required to submit complete documents, including police certificates, to avoid delays, visa refusal or a shorter visa duration.
Immigration New Zealand is implementing an upgraded online payments system designed to make visa-application payments more secure and user-friendly.
The New Zealand government has launched a new Visitor Visa category called the Parent Boost Visitor Visa, opening applications from 29 September 2025. This visa is aimed at parents of New Zealand citizens or residents and is designed to help families stay together for longer periods while still visiting rather than becoming permanent residents.
From 8 December 2025 applications will open for two new seasonal visa options under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) framework. These are designed to help accredited New Zealand employers recruit for genuine seasonal work roles.
Recognising NOL Occupations in the AEWV – A Significant Update for Migrant Work Visas in New Zealand
In a move to modernise and align its immigration-framework with evolving skill-needs, Immigration New Zealand has announced an important update regarding how the National Occupation List (NOL) will be used for the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV). The update will affect how occupations are assessed, how job-offers are validated, and opens new possibilities for employers and overseas-skilled workers.