NZ Visa Application Fee Increase
- Audrey Avry
- Oct 3, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Nov 8, 2024
Published: 3 October 2024 | Reading Time: 2 minutes
New Visa Charges Effective 1 October 2024
As of 1 October 2024, new visa charges are now in place, including updated fees and levies. These changes aim to keep our immigration system efficient and self-sustaining. The government announced these increases on 9 August 2024 to help maintain the integrity and functionality of immigration services in New Zealand.
Key Changes:
International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL): The IVL fee has increased from NZD $35.00 to NZD $100.00 for most international visitors applying for visas or the NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority).
Visa Fees: A comprehensive table detailing the new fees and levies is now available. This table is a general guide, and you can find specific amounts by using the “fees, decision times, and where to apply” tool on the Immigration New Zealand website.
Who is Affected?
Most international visitors will need to pay these updated charges, particularly those applying for:
Visitor visas (excluding partner and dependent categories)
NZeTAs
Student visas (excluding dependent child category)
Working Holiday and Work Exchange schemes
Specific Purpose Work visas
Support for Pacific Countries
New Zealand is committed to supporting its Pacific neighbours, so subsidised visa fees will continue for applicants from Pacific countries.
English Language Support
New policies will require those using the immigration system to fund 80% of the costs for English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) programmes in schools, while the government will cover the remaining 20%.
Stay Updated
For more detailed information about these changes, including the exact fees and levies that apply to your situation, check out the Immigration fee and levy table effective from 1 October 2024.
If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out through our contact page.
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