🇦🇺→🇳🇿Australia→New Zealand

180 dayssingle entry10-28d processing~$205online

Receiving pre-approved medical treatment or consultation in New Zealand

For pre-approved treatment at a specified hospital/institution. Must show ability to pay for treatment. Up to 6 months; can reapply for longer stays. Fee from NZD 341; processing 80% within 4 weeks.

multiple entry90-120d processing~$1860valid 1825donline

Long-term multi-entry visiting visa for parents of New Zealand citizens or residents

Opened to applications 29 September 2025. Fee from NZD 3,100; processing expected around 4 months. Valid up to 5 years with unlimited-duration visits (no per-visit stay cap), but sponsor (the NZ citizen/resident child) must live in NZ at least 184 days per year of the visa, and the visa holder must leave NZ during the third year for a mandatory health and insurance check. Maximum of 2 Parent Boost Visitor Visas per person over a lifetime. Requires ongoing health insurance while onshore and proof of funds (annual income or NZD 260,000 in savings if including partner). Applicant must be offshore at time of application. Does not lead to permanent residence.

1095 daysmultiple entry20-35d processing~$980online

Partners of New Zealand citizens/residents to live and work in New Zealand

For partners of NZ citizens or residents in a genuine and stable relationship. Open work rights; up to 3 years (initially up to 1 year if living together less than 12 months). Fee from NZD 1,630; processing 80% within 5 weeks.

1460 daysmultiple entry30-67d processing~$510online

Full-time study with an approved New Zealand education provider

Requires an offer of place from an approved provider; student pays international tuition. Valid up to 4 years. Fee from NZD 850; processing 80% within 9.5 weeks. Paper applications no longer accepted.

1825 daysmultiple entry20-49d processing~$925online

Working for an accredited New Zealand employer with a job offer

Employer must be AEWV-accredited. Valid up to 5 years (3 years for skill level 4-5 roles). Fee from NZD 1,540; processing 80% within 7 weeks. Pathway to residence via Skilled Migrant Category.

1095 daysmultiple entry20-35d processing~$1000online

Graduates of eligible NZ qualifications working for any employer after study

Open work rights for up to 3 years depending on qualification level and where you studied. Fee from NZD 1,670; processing 80% within 5 weeks.

multiple entry10-21d processing~$875online

Working in New Zealand for a specific purpose or event

For a defined purpose or event (e.g. seconded staff, contract, specialist work). Length granted as needed to complete the work; must arrive within 12 months of issue. Fee from NZD 1,455; processing 80% within 3 weeks.

730 daysmultiple entry~$4735valid 730donline

Retirees aged 66+ who invest in New Zealand and can support themselves

For applicants aged 66 or older with NZD 750,000 to invest for 2 years, plus NZD 500,000 to live on and annual income of NZD 60,000. Valid 2 years; can reapply if conditions maintained. Fee from NZD 7,891.

365 daysmultiple entry1-30d processing~$155valid 365donline

Holidaying and working in New Zealand (typically age 18-30, 18-35 for some countries)

Available to citizens of countries with a working holiday agreement with New Zealand (normally up to 12 months). All applications must be made online and only while the relevant scheme is open.