2022 visa for families of Ukrainians factsheet. In view of the hardships, which are unprecedented in modern times, that people of Ukraine are currently facing, the government is introducing a new option for Ukrainians in New Zealand to have their loved ones join then in Aotearoa. Ukrainians in New Zealand can apply from 15 March […]
New Zealand is set to open borders towards the end of the year New Zealand is opening borders in 2022 as confirmed by the New Zealand government. The phased plan will allow more families to reunite, sectors and employers to access more skilled workers from offshore, business travel and international events to resume, and more […]
New 2021 Resident Visa is set to launch in December 2021. Read more to check eligibility criteria, whether you can include your family and more.
Essential Skills Work Visa highlights as of 16 July 2021. ESWV paid below the median wage – now for 2 years. No need for a labour market test if you already hold the job No need for a medical or police certificate if provided them earlier From 19 July, Essential Skills Visa holders will be […]
The Government is introducing a new temporary work visa called Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV). It is driven by the need to fill genuine skill shortages, upskill and hire New Zealand workers, combat migrant exploitation
In 2020, the Government fast-tracked legislation to respond appropriately and efficiently to immigration issues arising from the COVID-19 outbreak. This legislation provided additional powers to the Minister of Immigration for 12 months. These temporary COVID-19 immigration powers have now been extended to 2023.
On 30 April 2021, the New Zealand Government is introducing an exception to the border restrictions for the families of some temporary visa holders in New Zealand. This border exception is for the following three groups: Partners and dependent children who held (and continue to hold) a visa for New Zealand, but were unable to […]
The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is making changes to the under and oversupply lists in some regions following a quarterly review of where the labour shortages are in New Zealand.
Search queries on Twitter and Google about migrating to New Zealand have jumped from 50 searches a day to about a thousand searches after the rising number of COVID-19 cases all over the world. It seems people are exploring options and alternatives for a better future. While most countries are doing their best to alleviate […]
The Government continues to enable the health sector's access to highly skilled health personnel required for the COVID-19 response with adjustments to visa settings. Specified health and disability workers may be granted exceptions to New Zealand's strict border controls. START DATE CRITERIA REMOVED The start date required for new approved employees was previously on or […]
