Beginning 1 October 2024, New Zealand will implement increased charges for most visa categories. The changes, encompassing both fees and levies, aim to ensure that users of the immigration system contribute more to its operational costs, such as visa processing, risk management, and compliance activities. This adjustment is expected to reduce taxpayer contributions to the immigration system by $563 million over the next four years.
Despite the increase in charges, visa processing times will remain unaffected. Separate initiatives are underway to enhance online services and improve efficiency in assessing and processing visas, with the aim of reducing costs over time. Here is a summary of the new visa charges:
Applicants are reminded to submit complete applications, as incomplete ones may be declined and fees are non-refundable. If an application is declined, customers will need to reapply and pay the charges again. For the list of the fees and levy rates, please refer to the below:
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