New Zealand immigration changes: week of 21 September 2026

Covers the week of 21 September 2026 · published 1 October 2026

Published information may have changed. This article reflects the information available during the week shown above. Check the linked official source on each item for the latest rules before applying or making a payment.

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Most visitor visa applications must be filed in the new online system from 24 September 2026

Immigration New Zealand, the agency that decides visa applications, says that from 24 September 2026 new applications for most visitor visas will only be available through its enhanced Immigration Online system. Some visitor visa forms in the older online system close on that date, and any unfinished draft applications left there will be deleted. A few visitor visa forms stay in the old system for now.

Official source: Important visitor visa application form changes :: Immigration New Zealand

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