Immigration NZ yesterday announced an increase to their fees across the board to coincide with the borders opening on 31 July 2022.

The average fee increase is $81 with resident visa fees increasing the most. Some of the main fee changes are listed below.

 

 

Temporary Visas

Category Current fee (NZ/offshore) New fee (NZ/offshore) Increase %
Visitor $211 $211 unchanged
Student $275/$295 $375/$395 36%/33%
Work visa – accredited employer $595 $750 26%
Work visa – Partner of NZer $635 $860 35%
Work visa – other $495 $700 41%
Variation of conditions $190 $210 11%
Section 61 $410 $460 12%

Resident visas

Category Current fee (NZ/offshore) New fee (NZ/offshore) Increase %
Family $1,480 $2,250 $2,750 $3,610 86% 60%
Skilled Migrant $2,710 $3,310 $4,290 $4,890 58% 48%
Investor $5,070 $4,960 $7,900 $7,780 56% 57%
Entrepreneur $4,410 $4,410 $6,860 $6,860 56% 56%
Skilled Migrant EOI $530 $530 $590 $590 11% 11%
Permanent residence $210 $210 $240 $240 14% 14%
Section 61 $960 $1,080 13%

 

For a full list of changes, see https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/media-centre/news-notifications/immigration-fee-and-levy-changes

Steven Dunning
Licensed Immigration Adviser