These guides are officially published by Immigration New Zealand

Visit, Study & Work

INZ1013 Student Visa Guide
A guide to applying for a student visa
Click here to download
INZ1016 Work Visa Guide
A guide to applying for a work visa
​Click here to download
INZ1018 Visitor Visa Guide
A guide to applying for a visitor visa
​Click here to download
INZ1145 Guide to becoming a recognised seasonal employer
Accessing workers from overseas for the horticulture/viticulture sector
Click here to download
INZ1157 Guide to Special China Temporary Class Visas
Arising from the China-New Zealand
Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
Click here to download
​INZ1173 Temporary Retirement Category Visitor Visa Guide
for a temporary stay in New Zealand
Click here to download
INZ1199 Partnership-Based Temporary Visa Guide
A guide to applying for a partnership-based temporary visa
INZ1221 Entrepreneur Work Visa Guide
A guide to completing an Entrepreneur Work Visa application
Click here to download

Residence

INZ1002 Residence Guide
a guide to completing the Residence Application (INZ 1000)
Click here to download
INZ1057 Entrepreneur Residence Guide
Entrepreneur Residence Category
Click here to download
INZ1060 English Language Information
For residence and business categories
Click here to download
INZ1101 Skilled Migrant Category Expression of Interest Guide
A guide to help you understand and fill out the Skilled Migrant Category Expression of Interest form
Click here to download
INZ1121 Health Requirements
for entry to New Zealand
Click here to download
INZ1171 Parent Retirement Category Guide
a guide to applying for residence in New Zealand
Click here to download
INZ1176 Guide for Resident and Former Resident Visa Holders
To enter New Zealand as a resident
Click here to download
INZ1207 Parent Category Guide
A guide for applying for residence in New Zealand
Click here to download

Investors & others

INZ1162 Investor Plus (Investor 1 Category) Guide
Click here to download
INZ1164 Investor (Investor 2 Category) Guide
Click here to download
INZ1028 Fees Guide
A guide to Immigration New Zealand’s fees and immigration levy
Click here to download
Immigration Control Areas - International Airports
Click here to download
INZ1108 DNA Testing
Click here to download
INZ1070 Information on Limited Visas
A guide to limited visa entry instructions
​Click here to download
INZ1031 Information Guide for employers
​Click here to download
Police Certificates
​For country specific guidelines, click here. 
INZ1060 English Language Information
Click here to download