New Zealand: Expansion of Online Application Forms

Key Points  

• New Zealand will introduce additional electronic application options for a number of application types beginning at the end of January 2024 

Overview  

The government of New Zealand will introduce additional electronic application options for a number of application types beginning at the end of January 2024. These application types include:  

• Permanent Resident Visa  
• Second or Subsequent Resident Visa  
• Variation of Travel Conditions of a resident visa 

According to the government, these applications are submitted using paper forms, limiting an applicant’s ability to track the progress of their applications online. Moving to Immigration Online means applicants:   

• Can check their application status online without having to call the INZ contact center and 
• No longer have to submit physical documents, such as passports, which was a requirement for paper applications. 

For additional information on eligibility requirements for these visa types, check here.  

What are the Changes?  

The government of New Zealand will introduce new online application forms for several immigration categories at the end of January 2024.  

Looking Ahead  

Continue to check the government of New Zealand’s website and Envoy’s website for the latest updates and information.