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New Zealand Occupational Registration Visitor Visa

10 facts quoted from the official source

Apply for this visa if you want to come to New Zealand to get your New Zealand occupational registration. You can also apply if you are already in New Zealand, have applied for residence, and need more time to obtain your occupational registration.

Income required
—
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
dependants, children +1
from the official record
Requirements
4
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Age requirement18 or older
  • Financial meansshow you have enough money to pay your living expenses or have an acceptable sponsor
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Accommodation and registrationYou must have at least NZD $1,000 per month, or NZD $400 per month if you have already paid for your accommodation.checked 2026-07-27
  • Passport or travel documentIf you apply online, you must upload a copy of your passport when you apply. We will let you know if you need to send your passport after you have applied.
Also stated by the source
  • Family membersYou can include your partner and any dependent children up to the age of 19 in your application.
  • Job offer or appointmentNurses from the Philippines who have a job offer from Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora and have been accepted for the Nursing Council's Competence Assessment Programme (CAP) should apply for a Specific Purpose Work Visa instead. Specific Purpose Work Visa
  • Work and study rightscome to, or stay in, New Zealand to get New Zealand; complete your Competence Assessment Programme (CAP) or Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) if you are an internationally qualified nurse. Pathway for health professionals to nursing jobs in New Zealand.
Family

Who you can bring

dependantschildrenpartner
  • Family membersYou can include your partner and any dependent children up to the age of 19 in your application.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • FeeFrom NZD $441checked 2026-07-27
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Duration and validityUp to 3 months
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to New Zealand?
The official source states: Apply for this visa if you want to come to New Zealand to get your New Zealand occupational registration. You can also apply if you are already in New Zealand, have applied for residence, and need more time to obtain your occupational registration.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: show you have enough money to pay your living expenses or have an acceptable sponsor It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: dependants, children, partner.
04Do I need to show accommodation in New Zealand?
The official source states: You must have at least NZD $1,000 per month, or NZD $400 per month if you have already paid for your accommodation.

Every answer is quoted from the official immigration.govt.nz page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 10 points against the official source; 10 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source immigration.govt.nzLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this New Zealand government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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