WORK VISAS TO NEW ZEALAND

WORK EXCHANGE SCHEME VISA (TEMPORARY) TO NEW ZEALAND

The Work Exchange Scheme policy aims to encourage the sharing of knowledge and skills between countries, by allowing people to take part in approved work exchange schemes or government-to-government programmes. There are up to 1000 places each year for participants in approved schemes.

DO I QUALIFY TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND?

Our Free Work Visa Eligibility Assessment is designed to instantly determine if you are eligible to apply for a New Zealand Work visa. This assessment uses the criteria set by Immigration New Zealand.

NEW ZEALAND TRANSITIONING TO RECOGNISED SEASONAL EMPLOYER VISA BASIC REQUIREMENTS

To obtain a Work Exchange Scheme visa, you must fulfil the basic prerequisites set out by Immigration New Zealand. These include meeting health and good character criteria.

You must also: provide evidence that you have been accepted into work exchange scheme that has been approved by Immigration New Zealand, have medical and dental insurance cover for the length of the exchange, and have made travel arrangements to leave New Zealand when you have finished the work exchange scheme.

NEW ZEALAND WORK EXCHANGE SCHEME VISA ENTITLEMENTS

As the holder of this work visa, you will be permitted to take part in a work exchange for the life of the visa.

Your partner and dependent children may also accompany you to New Zealand by applying for separate visitor, student or work permits.

NEW ZEALAND WORK EXCHANGE SCHEME VISA PROCESSING TIME AND COSTS

OUR FEES
Advanced Migration Service**	US$299
Premium Migration Service***	US$5999
GOVERNMENT FEES AND PROCESSING TIMES
Application Fee	NZD180 - 200
Partner Application Fee	n/a
Dependents Application Fee	n/a
Processing Time	TBC months
ADVANCED MIGRATION SERVICE Apply for this visa with help from a registered Migration Consultant. PREMIUM MIGRATION SERVICE Let a Migration Consultant manage your visa application for you.