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.
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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.
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Most common forms
INZ 1113: Work Visa Application
It is intended for those who have a job offer from an accredited employer in New Zealand.
INZ 1024: Sponsorship Form for Residence
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.
INZ 1146: Form for Partners Supporting Partnership-Based Temporary Entry Applications
INZ 1146 is completed and signed by the person supporting a New Zealand partnership-based temporary work or visitor visa application. Give it to the visa applicant to include with INZ 1198 or upload online.
INZ 1198: Partnership-Based Temporary Visa Application
Use INZ 1198 for a paper application for a New Zealand temporary work or visitor visa based on partnership. It is not a residence application. The supporting partner completes INZ 1146.
INZ 1017: Visitor Visa Application
It allows stays of up to 6 or 9 months, depending on the visa type, and includes options for single or multiple entries.
INZ 1015: Work Visa Application
It is managed by Immigration New Zealand and must be completed online.
INZ 1000: Skilled Migrant Category Expression of Interest
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 page. For related guidance, see the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) page.
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- Using outdated instructions instead of the latest official guidance.
VisaMind provides guidance based on official sources — not legal advice or eligibility decisions.
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FAQ
New Zealand immigration FAQ
The questions readers ask most about applying to live, work, study, and visit New Zealand
AEWV is a 3-step process: the employer must first be Accredited (Standard, High-Volume, Triangular, or Franchisee), then post a Job Check confirming the role meets pay and conditions, and then the worker applies for the visa. The visa is issued in entry-level, intermediate, or senior tier based on the role's pay band and the worker's qualifications, with maximum durations of 5 years.
Applicants need to score at least 6 points across these categories: qualification (3–6 points depending on Bachelor's, Master's, PhD), occupation registration (for regulated occupations), income premium (1–3 points based on income above the median wage), and NZ-acquired work or study experience. Reaching 6 points and having an accredited skilled job in NZ qualifies for an Expression of Interest (EoI), which is then assessed.
PSWV gives graduates of recognised NZ qualifications 1–3 years of open work rights, depending on the level and location of study. Master's and PhD graduates get the full 3 years; Level 7 graduates get 3 years; Level 4–6 get 1 year (with location-based rules). PSWV is often used as a bridge to AEWV and SMC residence applications.
The Parent Resident category is a ballot-based system: parents of NZ citizens or residents register an Expression of Interest, and INZ runs ballots multiple times per year selecting EoIs at random subject to a sponsorship-income test. The sponsoring child must meet a New Zealand-based income threshold, scaled by the number of parents being sponsored. The Parent Retirement category is income- and investment-based with no ballot.
Permanent residents can apply for citizenship after 5 years of New Zealand residence, with at least 240 days in NZ in each of those 5 years and 1,350 total days. Applicants must have intent to remain in NZ, demonstrate good character, and have sufficient English-language skills. Dual citizenship is permitted.
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