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New Zealand Increases Income Requirements for Parent Visas from April 30, 2026. Apply Now!

New Zealand Increases Income Requirements for Parent Visas from April 30, 2026. Apply Now! HIGHLIGHTS: NEW ZEALAND ANNOUNCES NEW INCOME REQUIREMENTS FOR PARENT VISA * New Zealand...

New Zealand confirms November rollout of graduate work visa

The new six-month visa and expanded post-study work rights for some graduate diploma holders will take effect from November 16 under New Zealand's wider international education gro...

How to Apply for New Zealand Skilled Visa from Pakistan: Full Immigration Guide 2026

The Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment has issued a detailed guide for individuals seeking to move to New Zealand under a skilled residence pathway. The guide outlines el...

New Zealand to increase income thresholds for parent visa categories

New Zealand will raise income and sponsorship requirements across several visa categories, including parent-related pathways, in a move aimed at tightening financial eligibility ru...

New Zealand Funds Transfer Scheme (2026) – Student Visa Proof of Funds Explained

New Zealand Funds Transfer Scheme (2026) – Student Visa Proof of Funds Explained HIGHLIGHTS: NEW ZEALAND ANNOUNCES FUNDS TRANSFER SCHEME TO AID INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS * New Zeala...

English requirements for Accredited Employer Work Visa expanded

The changes will apply from the beginning of next month.

Changes coming to New Zealand citizenship test

Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden has announced a test to strengthen New Zealand citizenship by the grant process will be introduced from late 2027. “Citizenship is a...

Global Investors Drive Nearly NZD 4 Billion into New Zealand Investor Visa

Global Investors Drive Nearly NZD 4 Billion into New Zealand Investor Visa HIGHLIGHTS: FOREIGN NATIONALS INVEST NZD 4 BILLION INTO THE NEW ZEALAND INVESTOR VISA * The Golden Visa...

New Zealand Mandates English Language For Work Visa Applicants From June 2026

New Zealand Mandates English Language For Work Visa Applicants From June 2026 HIGHLIGHTS: NEW ZEALAND TO EXPAND ENGLISH LANGUAGE RULES FOR WORK VISA APPLICANTS FROM JUNE * New Ze...

New Zealand Emerges as a Top Study Abroad Destination with 22% Application Growth

New Zealand Emerges as a Top Study Abroad Destination with 22% Application Growth HIGHLIGHTS: NEW ZEALAND REPORTS A SURGE IN GLOBAL STUDENT ENROLMENTS IN 2026 * New Zealand is em...

Foreign masters degree enrolments soar as August rule change looms

"The view out there now is that, by doing a master's degree in New Zealand, you can get all of the points that you need to apply for residency," an Immigration adviser says.

New Zealand Opens 5,000 Work Visa Opportunities for Indian Professionals in Landmark FTA Deal

New Zealand Opens 5,000 Work Visa Opportunities for Indian Professionals in Landmark FTA Deal HIGHLIGHTS: INDIA-NEW ZEALAND FTA CREATES 5,000 NEW VISA OPENINGS FOR SKILLED PROFESSI...

Woman granted residency after caring for dead sister's kids

The woman's care of the children includes making sure they get to church on Sunday. Photo: RNZ A young Samoan woman who "unfailingly devoted" herself to the care of five chi...

What you need to know about New Zealand's new citizenship test plans

Explainer - Would-be citizens will have to pass a test starting next year: What might that look like and how do other countries do it?

New rules for New Zealand visa from June 1: English language requirements tightened for low-level workers

New test covering 'responsibilities and privileges' of NZ citizenship announced for migrants

Applicants will be quizzed on the "responsibilities and privileges" of citizenship and will need at least 75 percent of questions correct to pass.

Boy asks Immigration for step-mum's visa to be 'reunited as a family'

A 13-year-old has written to authorities imploring them to let his stepmother come to New Zealand, but Immigration NZ says the 30-year-old previously provided misleading informatio...

Kiwifruit migrant workers employed at orchards despite having visas only for other jobs

Several people working in Bay of Plenty kiwifruit orchards have been found by authorities to have visas only valid for other jobs.

Kiwifruit migrant workers employed at orchards despite having visas only for other jobs

Several people working in Bay of Plenty kiwifruit orchards have been found by authorities to have visas only valid for other jobs.

Holi overstayers: Future visa applications from company to be scrutinised

Fourteen performers associated with a Delhi-based organisation arrived for a Holi celebration in February and are now overstaying their visas.

‘She’s been crying for days’: Couple denied family support as parents’ visas are rejected

According to some immigration experts it is becoming increasingly hard for prospective visitors to prove they are bona fide applicants.

Revealed: the best-performing agents for New Zealand

Education New Zealand has published the top-performing agents for nine source countries based on application volume and visa approval rates. The data also reveals a higher visa app...

New Zealand population growth improves as Kiwi exodus slows

The estimated population increased by 0.8%, or 43,500 people, in the 12 months through March, reaching 5.36 million.

New Zealand to require citizenship test for migrants from 2027

Migrants seeking New Zealand citizenship will need to pass ‌a test covering topics such as government and human rights from 2027, the country's internal ‌affairs minister said...