Immigration NZ Fees
Here is a full list of immigration fees payable to Immigration New Zealand for various application processes. This list is to be used as a guide only.
Residence Visa
Residence (Skilled Migrant)
- In New Zealand (Band A): $4,290
- In Pacific (Band B): $4,020
- Rest of World (Band C): $4,890
Residence (Family)
- In New Zealand (Band A): $2,750
- In Pacific (Band B): $2,750
- Rest of World (Band C): $3,610
Residence (Residence from Work)
- In New Zealand (Band A): $4,240
- In Pacific (Band B): $4,020
- Rest of World (Band C): $4,890
Residence (Parent Retirement)
- In New Zealand (Band A): $5,260
- In Pacific (Band B): $5,260
- Rest of World (Band C): $5,260
Residence (Entrepreneur)
- In New Zealand (Band A): $6,860
- In Pacific (Band B): $6,860
- Rest of World (Band C): $6,860
Residence (Samoan Quota Scheme)
- In New Zealand (Band A): $820
- In Pacific (Band B): $800
- Rest of World (Band C): N/A
Residence (Pacific Access)
- In New Zealand (Band A): $1,300
- In Pacific (Band B): $1,280
- Rest of World (Band C): N/A
Residence (Employees of Relocating Business)
- In New Zealand (Band A): $4,350
- In Pacific (Band B): $4,350
- Rest of World (Band C): $5,210
Residence (Section 61)
- In New Zealand (Band A): $1,080
- In Pacific (Band B): N/A
- Rest of World (Band C): N/A
Residence (Permanent)
- In New Zealand (Band A): $240
- In Pacific (Band B): $240
- Rest of World (Band C): $240
Residence (Variation of Travel Conditions)
- In New Zealand (Band A): $240
- In Pacific (Band B): $240
- Rest of World (Band C): $240
Temporary Visa
NZeTA (via INZ Website)
- In New Zealand (Band A): $58
- In Pacific (Band B): $58
- Rest of World (Band C): $58
NZeTA (via Mobile App)
- In New Zealand (Band A): $52
- In Pacific (Band B): $52
- Rest of World (Band C): $52
Visitor Visa
- In New Zealand (Band A): $211
- In Pacific (Band B): $211
- Rest of World (Band C): $211
Note: An addition fee of $35 per person applies. e.g. If one person, $246.
Student Visa
- In New Zealand (Band A): $375
- In Pacific (Band B): $315
- Rest of World (Band C): $395
Work Visa (Accredited Employer)
- In New Zealand (Band A): $750
- In Pacific (Band B): $750
- Rest of World (Band C): $750
Work Visa (Partnership to Resident/Citizen)
- In New Zealand (Band A): $860
- In Pacific (Band B): $860
- Rest of World (Band C): $860
Work Visa (Partnership to Non-Resident/Citizen)
- In New Zealand (Band A): $700
- In Pacific (Band B): $620
- Rest of World (Band C): $700
Work Visa (Working Holiday)
- In New Zealand (Band A): $420
- In Pacific (Band B): N/A
- Rest of World (Band C): $420
Note: An addition fee of $35 per person applies. e.g. If one person, $455.
Temporary Visa (Reconsideration)
- In New Zealand (Band A): $250
- In Pacific (Band B): N/A
- Rest of World (Band C): N/A
Temporary Visa (Section 61)
- In New Zealand (Band A): $460
- In Pacific (Band B): N/A
- Rest of World (Band C): N/A
Temporary Visa (Variation of Conditions)
- In New Zealand (Band A): $210
- In Pacific (Band B): $210
- Rest of World (Band C): $210
Employer and Organisation
Employer Accreditation (Standard)
- In New Zealand (Band A): $740
- In Pacific (Band B): N/A
- Rest of World (Band C): N/A
Employer Accreditation (Upgrade)
- In New Zealand (Band A): $480
- In Pacific (Band B): N/A
- Rest of World (Band C): N/A
Employer Accreditation (High-Volume)
- In New Zealand (Band A): $1,220
- In Pacific (Band B): N/A
- Rest of World (Band C): N/A
Employer Accreditation (Triangular)
- In New Zealand (Band A): $3,870
- In Pacific (Band B): N/A
- Rest of World (Band C): N/A
Employer Accreditation (Franchisee)
- In New Zealand (Band A): $1,980
- In Pacific (Band B): N/A
- Rest of World (Band C): N/A
Employer Accreditation (Reconsideration)
- In New Zealand (Band A): $240
- In Pacific (Band B): N/A
- Rest of World (Band C): N/A
Job Check
- In New Zealand (Band A): $610
- In Pacific (Band B): N/A
- Rest of World (Band C): N/A
Job Check (Reconsideration)
- In New Zealand (Band A): $240
- In Pacific (Band B): N/A
- Rest of World (Band C): N/A
Other
Special Direction
- In New Zealand (Band A): $250
- In Pacific (Band B): $250
- Rest of World (Band C): $250
Confirmation of Immigration Status
- In New Zealand (Band A): $150
- In Pacific (Band B): $150
- Rest of World (Band C): $150
Visa Transfer
- In New Zealand (Band A): $150
- In Pacific (Band B): $150
- Rest of World (Band C): $150
New Zealand Citizenship Endorsement
- In New Zealand (Band A): $170
- In Pacific (Band B): $170
- Rest of World (Band C): $170
Note: Second and subsequent endorsements are $110.
Please note:
Different fees may apply depending on if you are in New Zealand at the time your application is lodged ('Band A'), if you are a citizen of Pacific countries ('Band B', i.e. Australia, American Samoa, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, and citizens of Cook Islands and Niue) or the Rest of World ('Band C').
Certain countries that have bilateral fee-waiver agreements with New Zealand, such as Austria, Finland, Greece, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Philippines, Turkey, United States of America, may have different rates, and the conditions will differ from country to country.