{"id":8215,"date":"2018-02-12T11:59:48","date_gmt":"2018-02-11T22:59:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2020.newzealandshores.com\/?page_id=8215"},"modified":"2025-04-30T11:04:47","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T23:04:47","slug":"new-zealand-visa-processing-times","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.newzealandshores.com\/new-zealand-visa-processing-times\/","title":{"rendered":"New Zealand Visa processing times"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t

Visa processing times<\/h1>\n

We will ensure your application is right from the start.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\t

How long until my New Zealand visa is approved?<\/h2>\n

Processing times vary greatly depending on the type of application, but on average, visitor, student, and work visas are processed within weeks.<\/p>\n

Each person’s situation is different. Discuss you case with a Licensed Immigration Adviser today<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tVisitor visas and NZeta<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Visa type<\/th>\nAverage wait time<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority<\/a> (NZeTA)<\/td>\n24 to 72 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Visitor Visa<\/a><\/td>\n2 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Partner of a New Zealander Visitor Visa<\/a><\/td>\n9 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Business Visitor Visa<\/a><\/td>\n1.5 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\t\t\t\t\tWork Visas<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Visa type<\/th>\nAverage wait time<\/th>\n80% of applications<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
AEWV (All roles)<\/a><\/td>\n2 weeks<\/td>\n5 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Working Holiday Visa<\/a><\/td>\n1 day<\/td>\n2 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Partner of a worker work visa<\/a><\/td>\n4 weeks<\/td>\n6 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Post-Study Work Visa<\/td>\n2 weeks<\/td>\n54 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\t\t\t\t\tEmployer Accreditation and Job Check<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\n\n\n\n
Application type<\/th>\nAverage wait time<\/th>\n80% of applications<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Employer accreditations<\/a> for AEWV\nAccreditation renewals<\/td>\n2 days\n2 days<\/td>\n2 weeks\n2 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Job checks (All roles)<\/a>\n

Job checks (Green list roles)<\/p>\n

Job checks (ANZSCO skill level 1 roles)<\/p>\n

Job checks (ANZSCO skill level 2 roles)<\/p>\n

Job checks (ANZSCO skill level 3 roles)<\/p>\n

Job checks (ANZSCO skill level 4 roles)<\/p>\n

Job checks (ANZSCO skill level 5 roles)<\/p>\n

Job checks (Hospitality sector roles)<\/p>\n

Job checks (Construction sector roles)<\/p>\n

Job checks (Primary Industry sector roles)<\/p>\n

Job checks (Tourism sector roles)<\/p>\n

Job checks (Retail sector roles)<\/p>\n

Job checks (Health sector roles all)<\/p>\n

Job checks (Health sector roles Green List)<\/p>\n

Job checks (Education sector roles)<\/p>\n

Job checks (ICT sector roles)<\/p>\n

Job checks (Transportation and logistics sector roles)<\/p>\nJob checks (Other sector roles)<\/td>\n

4 days\n

2 days<\/p>\n

3 days<\/p>\n

1.5 weeks<\/p>\n

4 days<\/p>\n

3 days<\/p>\n

3 days<\/p>\n

1 week<\/p>\n

1 week<\/p>\n

3 days<\/p>\n

4 days<\/p>\n

4 days<\/p>\n

2 days<\/p>\n

1 day<\/p>\n

2 days<\/p>\n

3.5 days<\/p>\n

4 days<\/p>\n1 week<\/td>\n

2 weeks\n

1.5 weeks<\/p>\n

1.5 weeks<\/p>\n

3 weeks<\/p>\n

2 weeks<\/p>\n

2 weeks<\/p>\n

2 weeks<\/p>\n

2 weeks<\/p>\n

2.5 weeks<\/p>\n

2 weeks<\/p>\n

1 week<\/p>\n

2 weeks<\/p>\n

1 week<\/p>\n

3 days<\/p>\n

3 days<\/p>\n

2 weeks<\/p>\n

2 weeks<\/p>\n3 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\t\t\t\t\tResidency<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Visa type<\/th>\nWait time<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Parent Resident Visa<\/a><\/td>\n10-16 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa<\/a><\/td>\n3-4 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Straight to Residence Visa<\/a><\/td>\n3-5 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Work to Residence Visa<\/a><\/td>\n6-11 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Permanent Resident Visa<\/a><\/td>\n2-4 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Partner of a New Zealand Resident Visa<\/a><\/td>\n6-8 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\t\t\t\t\tStudent visas<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Education provider<\/th>\nWait time<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Te P\u016bkenga<\/td>\n3-7 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PTEs<\/td>\n2.5-5 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Universities<\/td>\n2-4 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Schools<\/td>\n1-3 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Find out more about student visa requirements<\/a> and study options on our dedicated portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tVariations of conditions<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Variations of conditions<\/a> are processed within 2 to 4 weeks.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tBusiness visas<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Business visas<\/a> are typically processed within 8-10 months.<\/p>\n\t

How accurate is this information?<\/h2>\n

The information above is as at April 2025. Things change frequently and rapidly.<\/p>\n

Each person’s situation is different and your circumstances may affect the time it takes Immigration New Zealand to process your application. Discuss you case with a Licensed Immigration Adviser today<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t

Take our eligibility assessment<\/h2>\n

Find out if you are eligible for a New Zealand visa!<\/p>\n

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Visa processing times We will ensure your application is right from the start. How long until my New Zealand visa is approved? Processing times vary greatly depending on the type of application, but on average, visitor, student, and work visas are processed within weeks. Each person’s situation is different. Discuss you case with a Licensed Immigration Adviser today. Visitor visas and NZeta Expand Visa type Average wait time New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) 24 to 72 hours Visitor Visa … <\/p>\n

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