Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about New Zealand immigration.

Work Visas

Resident Visas

Family & Partnership Visas

Appeals & Complex Cases

Student Visas

New Zealand Citizenship

Employer Accreditation & Compliance

Entrepreneur & Business Visas

Investor Visas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Work Visas

How long does it take to get an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)?

What is the Job Check requirement?

Can my partner and children come with me on a work visa?

Resident Visas

What is the difference between a Resident Visa and Permanent Residency?

Do I need to provide Police Certificates and Medicals for my residency application?

How long does the residency process take?

Can I include my family in my resident visa application?

Family & Partnership Visas

How do we prove our partnership is 'genuine and stable' for a visa?

What are the residency options for parents and grandparents?

Can parents and grandparents visit New Zealand for longer periods?

Does my partner need a job offer to get a partnership-based work visa?

Can I include my dependent children in my family application?

Appeals & Complex Cases

I received a 'PPI' letter—is my visa going to be declined?

My visa has already expired. Can I still get a new one?

What is the timeline for appealing to the Immigration and Protection Tribunal (IPT)?

What are 'Exceptional Humanitarian Circumstances'?

Do I need to translate evidence for an appeal?

Student Visas

How much money do I need to show for my student visa application?

Am I allowed to work while I am studying?

Can I bring my family with me on a student visa?

How do I transition to residency after I finish my studies?

What happens if I fail a paper or change my course?

New Zealand Citizenship

I have a Permanent Resident Visa. Can I apply for citizenship now?

What are the 'Presence Requirements' for citizenship?

My parent is a New Zealand citizen but I was born overseas. Am I already a citizen?

How much does it cost and how long does it take?

Employer Accreditation & Compliance

What are our ongoing 'settlement support' obligations after hiring a migrant?

Which recruitment costs can we charge back to the migrant worker?

How do we prepare for a post-accreditation audit?

Do we need to notify INZ if a migrant worker leaves or if our business structure changes?

What is the 'Labour Market Test' during a Job Check?

Entrepreneur & Business Visas

Can I still get a visa to buy a small existing business like a café?

What happens if I don't meet my business plan goals in the first 12 months?

How do I qualify for the 'Fast-Track' residency pathway?

Is the NZD $100,000 investment requirement always mandatory?

Investor Visas

What is the difference between 'Growth' and 'Balanced' assets?

Can I really buy a home in New Zealand as an AIP visa holder?

How do I prove the 'Lawful Origin' of my multi-million dollar investment?

Is there an age limit or English language requirement for the AIP visa?

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