Visa guide

New Zealand visas, explained plainly

The New Zealand visas people ask us about most, what each one is for and how the process works. Every page is checked against Immigration New Zealand and links to the official source.

Last checked against Immigration New Zealand:September 2026

Partners and family

Partner visasWork, resident and visitor visas for partners of New Zealand citizens and residents, and for partners of people here on a work visa.

Residence

Skilled Migrant CategoryResidence through skilled work in New Zealand: the three SMC pathways, the expression of interest, and the Green List.
Residence and permanent residenceResident visas, the Permanent Resident Visa that usually follows, and interim visas while an application is assessed.

Work

Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)Work for an accredited New Zealand employer: how the AEWV works, how long you can stay, and the routes it can lead to.

Study

Applying to study from overseas? From the Philippines · From the UAE · Or our office in the Wellington region.

Not sure which visa applies to you? That is what a licensed adviser is for.

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