Immigration Fee Increases

Reminder: Immigration Fee Increases from 1 October – Submit Your Application by 30 September.

From 1 October, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) will introduce significant increases in visa application fees across multiple categories. These changes will affect a range of popular visa types, meaning higher costs for businesses, individuals, and families seeking to enter or stay in New Zealand.

Key examples of the upcoming fee increases include:

- Accredited Employer Work Visa – increasing from $750 to $1,540
- Partnership Work Visa – increasing from $860 to $1,630
- Family Residence Visa – increasing from $2,750 to $5,360
- Skilled Migrant Residence Visa – increasing from $4,290 to $6,450
- New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) – increasing from $35 to $100

To avoid these higher costs, it is essential to submit your application before 30 September. If you're sending your application by courier, make sure it is dispatched well in advance to ensure it is received by INZ before the fee increase takes effect.

Applications received from 1 October 2024 onwards will be subject to the new fees, so acting now is critical if you want to benefit from the current fee structure.

If you need urgent assistance preparing your application or have questions about how these changes might affect you, please don't hesitate to contact us for guidance.

 Email [email protected] or call 03 441 2743, or contact our immigration expert Hetish Lochan on +64 (0)21 075 8147.