New Zealand forms

Every New Zealand visa form with a direct government download link.

3 programmes covering the most-used New Zealand visa routes. Every link below points at the official government download page — your form is always the current version.

New Zealand — Partnership-based Visa (Work / Resident)

Official application portal ↗See visa rules

  • INZ 1015

    Family — Partnership Form

    Official source — immigration.govt.nz

    Preview may be blank if the official site blocks framing — the download below is always live.

    INZ 1015

    Family — Partnership Form

    Submit with application

    Combined application form for partners of NZ citizens / residents — covers Partner of a Worker, Partner of a Student, Partner Resident.

    Filed by applicant + sponsor jointlyDownload from immigration.govt.nz ↗

  • INZ 1146

    Form for partners supporting partnership-based application

    Official source — immigration.govt.nz

    Preview may be blank if the official site blocks framing — the download below is always live.

    INZ 1146

    Form for partners supporting partnership-based application

    Submit with application

    NZ partner's evidence form — their address history, support undertaking, relationship evidence.

    Filed by sponsorDownload from immigration.govt.nz ↗

  • INZ 1178

    Partnership Support Form for Residence

    Official source — immigration.govt.nz

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    INZ 1178

    Partnership Support Form for Residence

    Submit with application

    Sponsor side of the partnership-based residence application (the partnered NZer / resident completes this in parallel with the applicant's INZ 1000). Replaces the retired INZ 1031.

    Filed by applicant + sponsor jointlyDownload from immigration.govt.nz ↗

New Zealand — Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)

Official application portal ↗See visa rules

AEWV three-step process: Employer Accreditation → Job Check → Worker visa. Salary threshold NZD $31.61/hour median wage (2024). Up to 5 years on AEWV with renewals; conversion to Skilled Migrant Resident Visa possible after 2 years.

  • Online application

    AEWV application via INZ portal

    Official source — immigration.govt.nz

    Preview may be blank if the official site blocks framing — the download below is always live.

    Online application

    AEWV application via INZ portal

    Submit with application

    Online wizard at immigration.govt.nz. Pre-requisite: employer must be on the Accredited Employer register + have an accepted Job Check.

    Filed by applicantDownload from immigration.govt.nz ↗

  • Accreditation + Job Check (employer)

    Accredited Employer status + Job Check approval

    Official source — immigration.govt.nz

    Preview may be blank if the official site blocks framing — the download below is always live.

    Accreditation + Job Check (employer)

    Accredited Employer status + Job Check approval

    Before applying

    Employer-side prerequisite. Without an accepted Job Check the worker can't apply.

    Filed by employerDownload from immigration.govt.nz ↗

New Zealand — Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa (SMC)

Official application portal ↗See visa rules

  • Online application

    SMC residence application via INZ portal

    Official source — immigration.govt.nz

    Preview may be blank if the official site blocks framing — the download below is always live.

    Online application

    SMC residence application via INZ portal

    Submit with application

    Online wizard — points-tested at 6+ points minimum since Oct 2023 reform (was 180 points pre-reform). Direct PR grant on approval.

    Heads up: Points: occupation registration (3-6 points), qualification (3-5), NZ work experience (1-3), full-time job (2-6). NZD $4,640 application fee.

    Filed by applicantDownload from immigration.govt.nz ↗

See the actual visa rules + processing times for New Zealand on the New Zealand destination page.