Immigration Resources

1. Start here

• Find a visa tool: see which visas might suit you

• Fees, decision times & where to apply

• Check your application progress

• If your visa is declined

3. Preparing your application

• Documents and evidence

• Police certificates

• Health requirements

• English language requirements

• Translating documents

• NZQA qualification assessment (IQA)

5. Getting safe, licensed advice

• IAA: information for migrants

• Register of licensed immigration advisers: "Check us out, you'll find Audrey here."

• What an adviser should cost

• Risks of illegal advice and protecting yourself from scams

• Make a complaint

7. For employers

• Employer hub

• Accreditation & Job Check

• Rules when hiring from overseas

• Helping workers settle

2. Working in New Zealand

• Accredited Employer Work Visa

• Accredited employer list

• Green List jobs

• Wage rates for work visas and the median wage calculator

• Finding work in NZ. Put your "we don't help find jobs" note here.

• Your rights as a worker and Employment NZ: rights and responsibilities

4. Residence and beyond

• Skilled residence pathways

• Permanent residence

• NZ citizenship

6. Settling in

• Moving to New Zealand and setting up your life here. The old New Zealand Now website has been merged into these pages.

• Get an IRD number (new arrivals)

• Driving on an overseas licence

• Renting a home (Tenancy Services)

• Finding a doctor and Healthpoint

• ACC (accident cover)

• Citizens Advice Bureau