In 2024, New Zealand introduced a number of important changes to its visa and migration policy. Find out what these changes are, which categories of permissions have been affected by the innovations, and who should be prepared for the new rules.
In the last few months, New Zealand He is actively working on changes to his migration legislation. In particular, visa rules for certain categories of foreigners have been simplified in the country, as well as a new temporary visa has been approved. All these innovations will work from October 1, 2024.
New Zealand raises visa fees
The New Zealand government has announced a significant increase in visa fees and fees, which is due to take effect on October 1, 2024. This adjustment will affect almost all visa categories as the government seeks to align tariffs more precisely with the actual costs of visa processing.
1. The cost of a student visa will increase from NZ$300 (US$180) to NZ$485 (US$290). The student visa fee will also rise from 95 (US$57) to 265 New Zealand dollars.
2. The fee for a post-study work visa will decrease from 490 (US$295) to 320 New Zealand dollars (US$195). However, this decrease is combined with a significant increase in the immigration fee from 210 (126 USD) to 1,350 New Zealand dollars (820 USD).
3. The cost of obtaining an accredited employer’s work visa (AEWV) will decrease slightly from 540 to 480 New Zealand dollars. However, in this case, the immigration fee will also significantly increase from 210 to 1060 New Zealand dollars.
Migrant school leavers will get the right to work
Foreign graduates of New Zealand schools who are awaiting the result of the examination of an application for a residence visa in New Zealand will be eligible forwork.
This category of foreigners will be able to work:
– From February 1 to November 30 – 20 hours a week and from December 1 to January 31 – 40 hours a week.
To obtain a permit, you must meet a certain number of requirements – be eligible to apply for a visa for the employee’s children or a visa for visitors New Zealand.
New temporary visa for seasonal workers
During the peak season, New Zealand is experiencing an acute shortage of workers, which is why the authorities have introduced a new temporary visa for seasonal workers.
It can be obtained by specialists applying for positions in the fields of agriculture, tourism, etc.
This temporary visa will be issued for up to nine months, and applications must be submitted no later than May 31, 2025.
The government is also considering the introduction of a long-term visa for seasonal workers.
Quotas for seasonal workers have been increased
In addition to simplifying migration legislation, the quota for this category of expats has also been increased. To be more precise, the maximum number of RSE will increase by 1,250, which means that more foreign seasonal workers will be allowed to come to New Zealand in the 2024/25 season.
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