India in New ZealandVisa & Immigration Sources

Visa types, work permits, residence permits, and immigration requirements for India nationals in New Zealand — answered only from official government sources.

Key facts at a glance

  • Acc Payments processing takes 2 years (Govt.nz)
  • Acc Payments processing takes 2 years (Govt.nz)
  • Acc Payments processing takes 2 years (Govt.nz)
  • Acc Payments processing takes 2 years (Govt.nz)
  • Accredited Employer Work Visa processing takes 3 months (Immigration NZ)
  • Accredited Employer Work Visa maximum stay: 3 years (Immigration NZ)

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Acc Payments

Concurrent Payment Limit
2 years

You can get ACC payments and NZ Super payments at the same time, but only for 2 years.

Source: Govt.nzTax - Tax Benefits and Finance

Payment Duration
2 years

You can get ACC payments and NZ Super payments at the same time, but only for 2 years.

Source: Govt.nzTax - Tax Benefits and Finance

Duration With Nz Super
2 years

You can get ACC payments and NZ Super payments at the same time, but only for 2 years.

Source: Govt.nzTax - Tax Benefits and Finance

Duration
2 years

You can get ACC payments and NZ Super payments at the same time, but only for 2 years.

Source: Govt.nzTax - Tax Benefits and Finance

Overlap Duration
2 years

You can get ACC payments and NZ Super payments at the same time, but only for 2 years.

Source: Govt.nzTax - Tax Benefits and Finance

Overlap With Nz Super
2 years

You can get ACC payments and NZ Super payments at the same time, but only for 2 years.

Source: Govt.nzTax - Tax Benefits and Finance

Concurrent Payments Limit
2 years

You can get ACC payments and NZ Super payments at the same time, but only for 2 years.

Source: Govt.nzTax - Tax Benefits and Finance

Accredited Employer Work Visa

Study Duration
3 months

study for up to 3 months in any 12-month period

Source: Immigration NZWork Permit - Accredited Employer Work Visa

Maximum Stay
3 years

the total time you can stay in New Zealand may be 3 years if your job is ANZSCO skill level 4 or 5

Source: Immigration NZWork Permit - Accredited Employer Work Visa

Required Documents
first 3 characters of company or trading name

If searching by an employer’s company or trading name, enter at least the first 3 characters.

Source: Immigration NZAccredited employer list

Required Documents
International Qualification Assessment (IQA) years

you must provide an from the if your qualification is: below a Bachelor's degree, and from outside of New Zealand.

Source: Immigration NZWork Permit - Accredited Employer Work Visa

Study Duration
3 months

study for up to 3 months in any 12-month period

Source: Immigration NZAccredited Employer Work Visa

Study Limit
3 months

study for up to 3 months in any 12-month period

Source: Immigration NZAccredited Employer Work Visa

Minimum Experience
2 years

You must show you meet the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) job skill requirements that we set. You must have either: 2 years or more of relevant job experience

Source: Immigration NZWork Permit - Accredited Employer Work Visa

Maximum Stay For Skill Level 4 Or 5
3 years

you may have a shorter total time you can stay in New Zealand of 3 years instead of 5 years

Source: Immigration NZWork Permit - Accredited Employer Work Visa

Minimum Work Hours
30 hours/week

who has offered you at least 30 hours work a week

Source: Immigration NZWork Permit - Accredited Employer Work Visa

Application Fee
NZD 1540 NZD

Cost From NZD $1540

Source: Immigration NZWork Permit - Accredited Employer Work Visa

Processing Time
7 weeks

80% within 7 weeks

Source: Immigration NZWork Permit - Accredited Employer Work Visa

Maximum Stay
3 years

the total time you can stay in New Zealand may be 3 years if your job is ANZSCO skill level 4 or 5

Source: Immigration NZAccredited Employer Work Visa

Validity Period
5 years

stay in New Zealand for up to 5 years — depending on your job

Source: Immigration NZWork Permit - Accredited Employer Work Visa

Maximum Stay For Skill Level 4 Or 5
3 years

the total time you can stay in New Zealand may be 3 years if your job is ANZSCO skill level 4 or 5

Source: Immigration NZAccredited Employer Work Visa

Required Documents
copies of your qualifications

You must provide copies of your qualifications with your application.

Source: Immigration NZAccredited Employer Work Visa

Validity Period
5 years

stay in New Zealand for up to 5 years — depending on your job

Source: Immigration NZAccredited Employer Work Visa

Experience Requirement
2 years

You must show you meet the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) job skill requirements that we set. You must have either: 2 years or more of relevant job experience

Source: Immigration NZAccredited Employer Work Visa

Salary Threshold
NZD 29.66 NZD/hour

if your job is paid less than $29.66 an hour

Source: Immigration NZAccredited Employer Work Visa

Update Frequency
daily

The list of employers is updated daily.

Source: Immigration NZAccredited employer list

Minimum Experience
2 years

You must show you meet the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) job skill requirements that we set. You must have either: 2 years or more of relevant job experience

Source: Immigration NZAccredited Employer Work Visa

Application Fee
NZD 1540 NZD

Cost From NZD $1540

Source: Immigration NZAccredited Employer Work Visa

Minimum Work Hours
30 hours/week

who has offered you at least 30 hours work a week

Source: Immigration NZAccredited Employer Work Visa

Processing Time
7 weeks

Processing time 80% within 7 weeks

Source: Immigration NZAccredited Employer Work Visa

Maximum Stay Duration
3 years

the total time you can stay in New Zealand can be 5 years for most jobs, or 3 years if your job is ANZSCO skill level 4 or 5

Source: Immigration NZAccredited Employer Work Visa

Maximum Stay Duration
3 years

the total time you can stay in New Zealand may be 3 years if your job is ANZSCO skill level 4 or 5

Source: Immigration NZWork Permit - Accredited Employer Work Visa

Salary Threshold
29.66 NZD/hour

if your job is paid less than $29.66 an hour

Source: Immigration NZWork Permit - Accredited Employer Work Visa

Accredited Employer Work Visa (aewv)

Validity Period
7 to 60 months

The AEWV lets you stay in New Zealand from 7 months to 5 years — depending on your job, skill level, how much you are paid and when you applied for your visa.

Source: Immigration NZWork visas

Active Investor Plus Visa

Cost
NZD $27,470 NZD

Cost NZD $27,470

Source: Immigration NZVisa - Business Visas

Minimum Time In Nz Balanced Category
105 days

For the Balanced category, at least 105 days over the minimum 5-year investment period

Source: Immigration NZVisa - Business Visas

Minimum Time In Nz Growth Category
21 days

For the Growth category, at least 21 days over the minimum 3-year investment period

Source: Immigration NZVisa - Business Visas

Investment Amount Balanced Category
NZD $10 million NZD

NZD $10 million in the Balanced category for a minimum of 5 years.

Source: Immigration NZVisa - Business Visas

Investment Amount Growth Category
NZD $5 million NZD

The Active Investor Plus Visa is for migrants who can invest funds of at least: NZD $5 million in the Growth category for a minimum of 3 years.

Source: Immigration NZVisa - Business Visas

Apec Business Travel Card

Validity Period
3 months

If you have an APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC), you can visit New Zealand for up to 3 months at a time to carry out trade and investment activities.

Source: Immigration NZVisa - Business Visitor Visa

Banking In New Zealand

Cash Limit
10,000 NZD

However, if you arrive at an airport carrying more than NZD $10,000 in cash (or the equivalent in any currency) you will need to complete a Border Cash Report.

Source: Immigration NZBanking for newcomers

Birth Certificate

Application Fee
$33 NZD

It costs $33 for a standard certificate.

Source: Govt.nzCitizenship - Passports and Citizenship

Business Investor Resident Visa

Cost
NZD $14,890 NZD

A Business Investor Resident Visa costs NZD $14,890.

Source: Immigration NZVisa - Business Visas

Investment Amount Fast Track Pathway
NZD $2 million NZD

NZD $2 million in an existing business, you can apply for a resident visa after 12 months (fast-track pathway).

Source: Immigration NZVisa - Business Visas

Investment Amount Standard Pathway
NZD $1 million NZD

If you invest at least: NZD $1 million in an existing business, you can apply for a resident visa after 3 years (standard pathway)

Source: Immigration NZVisa - Business Visas

Business Investor Work Visa

Settlement Funds
NZD $500,000 NZD

Must provide evidence of at least NZD $500,000 in reserve funds to support yourself (and your family, if applicable) in New Zealand

Source: Immigration NZVisa - Business Visas

English Language Requirement
IELTS 5.0

IELTS 5.0 or equivalent

Source: Immigration NZVisa - Business Visas

Age Limit
55 years

55 years or younger at the time of applying

Source: Immigration NZVisa - Business Visas

Cost
NZD $12,380 NZD

Cost NZD $12,380

Source: Immigration NZVisa - Business Visas

Investment Threshold
1,000,000 NZD

You must invest at least NZD $1 million in an established New Zealand business.

Source: Immigration NZWork visas

Data last updated: 20 Jun 2026

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