🇳🇿 New Zealand · Employer-sponsored work

Specific Purpose Work Visa — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-24 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum annual salaryNZD 1,455
Job offerRequired
Employer sponsorRequired
Health insuranceRequired (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

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/specific-purpose-work-visa/.
  3. 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.

Minimum annual salary

“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)”

Health insurance

“We recommend you have full medical insurance for your stay.”

No direct PR path

“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.”

Open to all nationalities

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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.

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