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Individual immigration
Find the visa pathway that fits your goal and circumstances
Work, residence, partner, student and visitor visas each have their own considerations. We help you understand which area may apply to you, what is likely to matter, and how to prepare a complete application — online from anywhere or in person at our Manukau, Auckland office.
What are you hoping to do?
What are you hoping to do in New Zealand?
Pick the goal closest to yours. Each links to a focused page with the questions worth thinking through.
Work in New Zealand
Understand work visa options, including the Accredited Employer Work Visa, renewals and changing employers.
Live in New Zealand permanently
Compare residence pathways such as Skilled Migrant, Straight to Residence and Work to Residence.
Join a partner or family member
Get sensitive guidance on partner and family pathways and partnership evidence.
Study in New Zealand
Plan student visa applications, renewals and post-study work considerations.
Visit New Zealand
Family visits, partner visits, sponsored applications and visitor extensions.
Get help with a complex matter
Previous declines, character or medical concerns, or correspondence from Immigration New Zealand.
Service pathways
Every individual immigration service, in one place
Explore any area in detail. Where your situation spans more than one, we help you see how they connect.
Work visas
AEWV applications, renewals, employer or condition changes and pathway planning.
Residence visas
Skilled Migrant, Straight to Residence, Work to Residence and Permanent Resident Visa.
Partner & family visas
Partner work, visitor and residence options, plus dependent child and parent pathways.
Student visas
First applications, renewals, changes to study and post-study work considerations.
Visitor visas
Family and partner visits, sponsored applications, extensions and previous declines.
Complex immigration matters
Declines, character and medical concerns, and responding to immigration correspondence.
A clearer picture
A few things worth weighing before you choose a visa
The right pathway is rarely about a single factor. An adviser will assess the relevant facts, but these are the areas that usually shape the decision.
- Your current visa, if you already hold one
- Your employment or job offer in New Zealand
- Your qualifications and work experience
- Your relationship and family circumstances
- Your immigration history, including any past declines
- Your longer-term goals — temporary stay or settling permanently
Where do you fit?
Match your goal to a starting point
A starting point only — the correct pathway depends on your individual circumstances and current immigration instructions.
How we work
A clear process from first conversation to lodged application
1
Initial assessment
We review your goal and circumstances and explain how we may be able to help.
2
Goal and pathway discussion
We talk through the realistic options and what each one involves for you.
3
Evidence planning
We identify the documents and information that may be required, and where the gaps are.
4
Application preparation
We help you assemble a complete, well-supported application.
5
Ongoing communication
You stay informed and can speak with a real adviser as the process unfolds.
Questions
Individual immigration FAQ
How do I know which visa is right for me?
It depends on your goal and circumstances. Visa options depend on individual circumstances, so an adviser will assess the relevant facts before recommending a pathway. The decision guide above is a starting point, not a determination of eligibility.
Can you help if I am already in New Zealand on another visa?
Yes. Many clients are already here and need to renew, change or move between visa types. We can help you understand your options and timing.
Do requirements change?
Yes. Immigration instructions can change, so we focus on your specific situation rather than general information, and we explain what current settings may mean for you.
Can you help me from overseas?
Yes. We work with clients overseas through online consultations, including people preparing to move to New Zealand.
Next step
Get an initial visa assessment
Share your goal and circumstances, and a licensed immigration adviser will help you understand your possible pathways.