New Zealand Immigration Visa fees effective 1st Oct 2024
Immigrants contribute to New Zealand’s economy, workforce, and community. The immigration system is funded mainly through visa charges, which consist of a separate immigration fee and levy.
The Government sets New Zealand’s immigration charges, which reflect the current costs associated with operating the immigration system.
In the below table you can find the Current visa fee and levy rates, effective from 1 October 2024, Please note that the table of changes to fee and levy rates is intended only as a general guide.
Every application is different, so we recommend you use the NZ Fee Finder tool or connect with the ICL Immigration advisor to find what you will be required to pay when you apply for a visa.
Reach out to us today, to find out how we can assist you in reaching your immigration goals.
New rates from 1 October 2024 (NZD)
| Type of application | Band A New Zealand (GST incl) | Band B – Pacific | Band C – Rest of World | New Immigration Levy | Total (Band A)* | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residence class visa | |||||||||||
| Skilled Residence | 2,880 | 1,860 | 2,880 | 3,570 | 6,450 | ||||||
| Entrepreneur Residence Category | 11,320 | 5,610 | 11,320 | 3,570 | 14,890 | ||||||
| Active Investor Plus Category | 12,070 | 6,190 | 12,070 | 15,400 | 27,470 | ||||||
| Residence from Work Category | 2,920 | – | – | 3,570 | 6,490 | ||||||
| Family Category | 1,940 | 1,390 | 1,940 | 3,420 | 5,360 | ||||||
| Dependent Child | 1,830 | 1,360 | 1,830 | 1,400 | 3,230 | ||||||
| Parent Retirement Category | 9,430 | 5,140 | 9,430 | 3,420 | 12,850 | ||||||
| Samoan Quota Scheme | 820 | 800 | – | – | 820 | ||||||
| Pacific Access Category | 1,300 | 1,280 | – | – | 1,300 | ||||||
| Employees of Relocating Business Category | 1,940 | 1,390 | 1,940 | 3,570 | 5,510 | ||||||
| Pitcairn Islanders | 1,940 | 1,390 | 1,940 | – | 1,940 | ||||||
| Any other residence category | 1,940 | 1,390 | 1,940 | Varies | Varies | ||||||
| Applications for: | |||||||||||
| Permanent Resident Visa (by a person holding resident visa or who previously held a resident visa) | 315 | 260 | 315 | – | 315 | ||||||
A grant of second or subsequent resident visa | 275 | 250 | 275 | – | 275 | ||||||
| A variation of travel conditions on a resident visa | 320 | 260 | 320 | – | 320 | ||||||
| Expressions of Interest under Parent Category | |||||||||||
| Hard Copy | 575 | 555 | 575 | – | 575 | ||||||
| Online | 450 | 435 | 450 | – | 450 | ||||||
| Registration under Pacific Access Category | |||||||||||
| First year’s registration | 89 | 86 | 89 | – | 89 | ||||||
| Second and subsequent year’s registration | 89 | 49 | 89 | – | 89 | ||||||
| Temporary visa | |||||||||||
| Visitor visa | 300 | 175 | 300 | 41 | 341 | ||||||
| Temporary Retirement Category visitor visa | 7,750 | 4,720 | 7,750 | 41 | 7,791 | ||||||
| Group visitor visa – Approved Destination Status (China) – offshore only* | – | – | 55 | 85 | 140 | ||||||
| Other group visitor visa | 86 | 63 | 86 | 85 | 171 | ||||||
| Student visa | 485 | 270 | 485 | 265 | 750 | ||||||
| Post-study work visa | 320 | 270 | 320 | 1,350 | 1,670 | ||||||
| Partnership work visa – per updated regulations | 570 | 570 | 570 | 1,060 | 1,630 | ||||||
| Work to Residence | 570 | 570 | 570 | 1,060 | 1,630 | ||||||
| Entrepreneur Work Visa | 11,320 | 5,190 | 11,320 | 1,060 | 12,380 | ||||||
| Working holiday scheme | 215 | – | 215 | 455 | 670 | ||||||
| Working holidaymaker extension | 245 | – | 245 | 455 | 700 | ||||||
| Accredited Employer Work Visa | 480 | 480 | 480 | 1,060 | 1,540 | ||||||
| Work visa – other | 295 | 250 | 295 | 1,060 | 1,355 | ||||||
| Reconsideration of decision to decline temporary visa | 220 | – | – | – | 220 | ||||||
| Limited visa | |||||||||||
| Limited visa – student | 485 | 270 | 485 | 265 | 750 | ||||||
| Limited visa – Recognised Seasonal Employer | 325 | 285 | 325 | – | 325 | ||||||
| Limited visa – other | 325 | 195 | 325 | 80 | 405 | ||||||
| Transit visa | |||||||||||
| Transit visa | 235 | 195 | 235 | – | 235 | ||||||
| Transit visa – group Chinese nationals (per person) | 145 | – | 145 | – | 145 | ||||||
| New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) | |||||||||||
| Request for traveller NZeTA made via INZ website | 23 | 23 | 23 | – | 23 | ||||||
| Request for traveller NZeTA made via mobile app | 17 | 17 | 17 | – | 17 | ||||||
| Request for transit NZeTA made via INZ website | 23 | 23 | 23 | – | 23 | ||||||
| Request for transit NZeTA made via mobile app | 17 | 17 | 17 | – | 17 | ||||||
| Request for crew NZeTA | 17 | 17 | 17 | – | 17 | ||||||
| Other matters – applications or requests by employers and organisations | |||||||||||
| Approval in principle to recruit foreign crew of fishing vessels | 6,610 | – | – | – | 6,610 | ||||||
| Request for supplementary seasonal employment approval in principle | 335 | – | – | – | 335 | ||||||
| Recognised Seasonal Employer status | 1,040 | – | – | – | 1,040 | ||||||
| Agreement to recruit under Recognised Seasonal Employer instructions | 280 | – | – | – | 280 | ||||||
| Entertainment Industry accreditation (under Specific Purpose or Events instructions) | |||||||||||
| First year’s registration | 2,310 | – | – | – | 2,310 | ||||||
| Second and subsequent year’s registration | 650 | – | – | – | 650 | ||||||
