COVID-19: Applications opened for AEWVs, work visas

IMPACT – MEDIUM

The New Zealand government has opened applications for Accredited Employer Work Visas (AEWVs) and all other work visas as part of the country’s COVID-19 recovery plan.

Key Points:

• As of July 4, foreign nationals who are outside of New Zealand can apply for AEWVs and other work visas.
• Spouses, partners, and dependent children of principal applicants who are outside of New Zealand can also apply for visas.
• AEWVs applications must be submitted online through the new Immigration Online Platform; however, AEWV applications can only be submitted after the Job Check application is approved.

Additional Information: Visa applicants must still meet New Zealand’s health border measures, including being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and completing a New Zealand Traveler Declaration. More information regarding AEWVs is available here. A list of other work visas is available here.

BAL Analysis: Foreign nationals who are outside New Zealand can now apply work visa applications for the first time since early 2022.

This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com.

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