New Zealand border fully reopening by July 2022

New Zealand border fully reopening by July 2022

    The Government has announced a new faster timeline for reopening the border and reconnecting New Zealand with the world. New Zealand’s border will now be fully reopened by the end of July – three months earlier than originally planned. Visitors applying...
Changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa

Changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa

  The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) is a new temporary work visa that will replace the Essential Skills Work Visa and Talent (Accredited Employer) Work Visa, when it launches on 4 July 2022. Employers who want to hire migrants on an AEWV will need to be...
NZ Border Opening Dates for Visa Waiver Countries

NZ Border Opening Dates for Visa Waiver Countries

NZ border opening dates are brought forward to 12 April 2022 for visitors from Australia, critical and skilled workers. From 2 May 2022 onwards visitors from visa waiver countries like the UK, US, Japan, Germany, Korea and Singapore, and those with valid visitor visas...
Border to reopen in stages from 27 February

Border to reopen in stages from 27 February

Border will reopen to vaccinated New Zealanders from Australia at 11.59pm 27 February Reopens to New Zealanders in the rest of the world on 13 March MIQ removed for most travellers in phased reconnection, replaced by self-isolation and tests on-arrival MIQ to remain...
Reconnecting New Zealand – the next steps

Reconnecting New Zealand – the next steps

    Fully vaccinated Kiwis and other eligible travellers can travel to NZ from Australia without staying in MIQ from 11.59pm Sunday, 16 January 2022 Fully vaccinated Kiwis and other eligible travellers can travel to NZ from all other countries from 11.59pm...
2021 Resident Visa Explained

2021 Resident Visa Explained

  Last month Immigration New Zealand announced the new 2021 resident visa – a new pathway to residence for migrants who live and work in New Zealand. More information has recently been released on the requirements and procedures. The cut-off date for...