New Zealand forms
Immigration forms come from multiple agencies. The right form depends on whether your process is consular or handled in-country. VisaMind provides guides, checklists, and common pitfalls based on official sources — not legal advice or eligibility decisions.
7 forms from 1 agency
Official immigration forms can be complex and error-prone. These guides break down each form's purpose, required documents, and common mistakes — verified against official government sources. Whether you're filing for the first time or renewing, use these references to avoid delays and rejections.
Most common forms
Employment
It is managed by Immigration New Zealand and must be completed online.
- STUDENT: Student Visa
- Submitting an unsigned application form.
- Providing incorrect or outdated photographs.
- Failing to include required police certificates.
- Not providing evidence of qualifications or employment when required.
- Submitting incomplete or incorrect health certificates.
It is intended for those who have a job offer from an accredited employer in New Zealand.
- AEWV: Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
- ESSENTIAL-SKILLS: Essential Skills Work Visa
- Submitting an employment agreement that does not meet New Zealand employment law requirements.
- Failing to provide a valid police certificate when required.
- Not providing evidence of English language ability when required.
- Submitting incomplete or unverifiable job experience evidence.
- Providing a job offer for a role not eligible under the AEWV, such as self-employed work.
- Submitting an incomplete form.
This visa enables young people to take on short-term, seasonal work while exploring New Zealand.
- WORKING-HOLIDAY: Working Holiday Visa
- Omitting proof of English language proficiency when it is required.
- Incomplete form submission.
Family
This form is designed for individuals with a partner who is a New Zealand citizen or resident. For further details, visit the [Investor 1 Resident Visa](/en/new-zealand/visas/investor-1) page and the Partner of a New Zealander Resident page.
- PARTNER-RESIDENT: Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa
- When applying for Partner-resident — INZ 1198 is typically required as part of the application
- Partner-work — Partner work visa often precedes partner residence
- When filing INZ 1198 alongside INZ-1024 (Sponsorship form required)
- As an alternative to INZ-1000 — use INZ 1198 when Skilled Migrant residence as alternative pathway
- Neglecting to include a completed Partnership Support Form for Residence.
- Not including evidence of a genuine and stable relationship.
- Submitting police certificates that are more than six months old.
- Submitting documents that are not translated into English.
- Failing to include original or certified copies of documents when submitting a paper application.
- Incomplete form sections
- Missing or illegible signatures
- Outdated form editions
The INZ 1024 Sponsorship Form for Residence is essential for sponsoring an applicant under the Parent Category for New Zealand residence, as detailed in the [Parent Resident Visa](/en/new-zealand/visas/parent-resident) guide.
- When a sponsor must document financial support obligations for an intending immigrant
- After the underlying petition is approved and financial sponsorship is required
- As part of the immigrant visa or adjustment process where sponsorship applies
- Neglecting to include the required documents can lead to the sponsorship form being sent back.
- Submitting false or misleading information can result in prosecution.
- Not meeting the sponsorship undertakings, which may result in the sponsored person being liable for deportation.
- Engaging an unlicensed immigration adviser will lead to the return of your application.
- Incomplete form sections
- Missing or illegible signatures
- Outdated form editions
Travel
It allows stays of up to 6 or 9 months, depending on the visa type, and includes options for single or multiple entries.
- VISITOR: Visitor Visa
- Submitting an application with incorrect or incomplete identity details.
- Failing to provide required police certificates or medical examinations.
- Not including proof of financial means or sponsorship.
- Providing photos that do not meet New Zealand visa requirements.
- Submitting documents that are not translated into English.
Work
It is managed by Immigration New Zealand and must be completed online.
- STUDENT: Student Visa
- Submitting an unsigned application form.
- Providing incorrect or outdated photographs.
- Failing to include required police certificates.
- Not providing evidence of qualifications or employment when required.
- Submitting incomplete or incorrect health certificates.
It is intended for those who have a job offer from an accredited employer in New Zealand.
- AEWV: Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
- ESSENTIAL-SKILLS: Essential Skills Work Visa
- Submitting an employment agreement that does not meet New Zealand employment law requirements.
- Failing to provide a valid police certificate when required.
- Not providing evidence of English language ability when required.
- Submitting incomplete or unverifiable job experience evidence.
- Providing a job offer for a role not eligible under the AEWV, such as self-employed work.
- Submitting an incomplete form.
This visa enables young people to take on short-term, seasonal work while exploring New Zealand.
- WORKING-HOLIDAY: Working Holiday Visa
- Omitting proof of English language proficiency when it is required.
- Incomplete form submission.
Residency
It allows individuals with a job or job offer from an accredited employer to express their interest in living, working, and studying indefinitely in New Zealand. For related guidance, see the [Working Holiday Visa](/en/new-zealand/visas/working-holiday) page. For related guidance, see the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) page.
- SKILLED-MIGRANT: Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa
- When applying for Skilled-migrant — INZ 1000 is typically required as part of the application
- When filing INZ 1000 alongside INZ-1113 (Work visa experience often leads to residence)
- When filing INZ 1000 alongside INZ-1015 (Study pathway alternative to skilled migration)
- When filing INZ 1000 alongside INZ-1024 (Sponsorship form if including family in residence application)
- Submitting police certificates that are more than 6 months old.
- Not supplying proof of English language proficiency.
- Submitting an EOI without claiming enough points.
- Failing to provide certified English translations for documents not originally in English.
- Failure to meet the wage threshold for skilled work experience claims.
- Neglecting to submit your application and pay the fee within the specified four-month period following your invitation to apply.
- Applying without holding a valid visa when already in New Zealand.
- Failing to submit police certificates for each applicant aged 17 and over.
- Incomplete form sections
- Missing or illegible signatures
- Outdated form editions
Common pitfalls across forms
- Inconsistent answers across applications (names, dates, work history).
- Mixing consular processing steps with in-country filing steps.
- Missing signatures or using the wrong filing method.
- Uploading unclear scans or omitting supporting documents.
- Using outdated instructions instead of the latest official guidance.
Looking beyond New Zealand? Form requirements can vary by country and case type.