🇳🇿 New Zealand · Employer-sponsored work
Specific Purpose Work Visa — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum annual salary | NZD 1,455 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €735 |
Duration & renewal
Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/specific-purpose-work-visa/.
- Typical processing: ~21 days.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“To apply you must: be coming to New Zealand for a specific purpose or event that meets our requirements... have evidence of a job offer, qualifications and work experience, if required (sem limiar salarial; varia conforme o purpose)”
“We recommend you have full medical insurance for your stay.”
“How long you can stay in New Zealand depends on the time needed for the specific purpose or event. ... show you can leave New Zealand at the end of your stay.”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.