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Partnership Visa Updates
Immigration instructions define partnership as 2 people of the opposite or same sex, who live together in a genuine and stable partnership in a legal marriage, a civil union or a de facto relationship.
Latest Visa Processing Timeframes
Find out how long it takes us to process visa applications. You can find the wait times for visitor, work, student, resident and other visa types in this section.
New Seasonal Visa Pathways
To help address labour shortages during peak seasons, the Government is introducing 2 new visa options under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) framework: the Global Workforce Seasonal Visa (GWSV) and the Peak Seasonal Visa (PSV).
Business Investor Visa Offer
The Government has announced the closure of the Entrepreneur Work Visa and introduced a new Business Investor Visa to attract experienced investors who will help grow New Zealand’s economy by actively running businesses.
Parent Boost Visitor Visa
The Parent Boost Visitor Visa is designed to help parents of New Zealand citizens and residents spend extended time with their families. It allows eligible parents to stay in New Zealand for up to 5 years, and leave and re-enter New Zealand as many times as they want within that time.
International Student Visa Latest
On 18 August 2025, international student visa applications moved to Immigration New Zealand’s enhanced Immigration Online system. If you are applying for an international student visa, there are some important things you need to know.