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
The INZ 1015 Work Visa Application form is utilized for applying to various work visas in New Zealand, based on employment, qualifications, or humanitarian grounds. This form is managed by Immigration New Zealand and is relevant to specific visa categories.
- STUDENT: Student Visa
- Foreign nationals with an offer of place from an NZQA-accredited education provi.
- Students participating in a government-approved or institutional exchange progra.
- Recipients of a New Zealand government scholarship (e.g., NZAID, Manaaki) who ha.
- Ensure your application includes proof of funds to support your stay in New Zealand.
- Confirm that you have received an official offer from your employer before applying.
- Avoid submitting an unsigned application form, as it will lead to delays in processing.
- Ensure all required medical and police certificates are included and up to date.
It is intended for applicants who have a job offer from an accredited employer in New Zealand. For related guidance, see the [How to Apply for a New](/en/new-zealand/guides/how-to-apply) page. For related guidance, see the New Zealand Citizenship page.
- AEWV: Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
- ESSENTIAL-SKILLS: Essential Skills Work Visa
- Foreign workers with a job offer from an accredited New Zealand employer paying .
- Workers in occupations on the skills shortage lists, with a valid job offer. Thi.
- Young people aged 18-30 (or 35 for some countries) from countries with working h.
- Ensure your contract complies with New Zealand employment law.
- Submit evidence of qualifications and job experience.
- Obtain a job offer from an accredited employer.
- Verify all documents are translated into English if required.
- Provide a valid police certificate if necessary.
INZ 1025 is used with certain New Zealand immigration applications.
- When applying for a visa or immigration benefit that requires this form.
- Leaving required fields blank.
- Providing inconsistent information across documents.
Family
INZ 1198 is used with certain New Zealand immigration applications.
- When applying for a visa or immigration benefit that requires this form.
- Leaving required fields blank.
- Providing inconsistent information across documents.
The INZ 1024 Sponsorship Form for Residence is utilized by individuals or organizations in New Zealand to sponsor someone applying for a residence visa.
- 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
- Incomplete forms due to missing signatures or required fields.
- Incorrect submission format or failure to submit supporting documents.
Travel
It allows for stays of up to 6 or 9 months, depending on the visa type granted. For related guidance, see the [Student Visa](/en/new-zealand/visas/types/student) page. For related guidance, see the Transit Visa page.
- VISITOR: Visitor Visa
- Foreign nationals visiting New Zealand for tourism, visiting family or friends, .
- Foreign nationals visiting New Zealand for short-term business meetings, confere.
- Parents or legal guardians of international students under 18 enrolled in a New .
- Ensure your photograph meets New Zealand visa requirements.
- Provide evidence of sufficient funds or an acceptable sponsor.
- Submit all required medical and police certificates if applicable.
Work
The INZ 1015 Work Visa Application form is utilized for applying to various work visas in New Zealand, based on employment, qualifications, or humanitarian grounds. This form is managed by Immigration New Zealand and is relevant to specific visa categories.
- STUDENT: Student Visa
- Foreign nationals with an offer of place from an NZQA-accredited education provi.
- Students participating in a government-approved or institutional exchange progra.
- Recipients of a New Zealand government scholarship (e.g., NZAID, Manaaki) who ha.
- Ensure your application includes proof of funds to support your stay in New Zealand.
- Confirm that you have received an official offer from your employer before applying.
- Avoid submitting an unsigned application form, as it will lead to delays in processing.
- Ensure all required medical and police certificates are included and up to date.
It is intended for applicants who have a job offer from an accredited employer in New Zealand. For related guidance, see the [How to Apply for a New](/en/new-zealand/guides/how-to-apply) page. For related guidance, see the New Zealand Citizenship page.
- AEWV: Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
- ESSENTIAL-SKILLS: Essential Skills Work Visa
- Foreign workers with a job offer from an accredited New Zealand employer paying .
- Workers in occupations on the skills shortage lists, with a valid job offer. Thi.
- Young people aged 18-30 (or 35 for some countries) from countries with working h.
- Ensure your contract complies with New Zealand employment law.
- Submit evidence of qualifications and job experience.
- Obtain a job offer from an accredited employer.
- Verify all documents are translated into English if required.
- Provide a valid police certificate if necessary.
INZ 1025 is used with certain New Zealand immigration applications.
- When applying for a visa or immigration benefit that requires this form.
- Leaving required fields blank.
- Providing inconsistent information across documents.
Residency
This form allows individuals with a skilled job or job offer from an accredited employer to express their interest in obtaining residency.
- 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 older than 6 months.
- Failing to provide evidence of English language ability.
- Not meeting the wage threshold for skilled work experience.
- Submitting incomplete or incorrect employment agreements.
- Not providing certified English translations of documents.
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.