Immigration News - New Zealand Filing fees to be increased Share this article LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) July 19, 2022 The New Zealand government has announced that it will increase its application filing fees for most visa types. Key Points: Beginning July 31, government filing fees for most visa applications will increase by an average of 43%. The increases to government filing fees include but are not limited to: Skilled Migrant Category applications, from 3,310 NZD to 4,890 NZD. Investor 1 and 2 Category applications, from 4,960 NZD to 7,780 NZD. Entrepreneur Residence Category applications, from 4,140 NZD to 6,860. Family Category applications, from 2,250 NZD to 3,610 NZD. Employees of Relocating Businesses Category applications, from 2,670 NZD to 5,210 NZD. A complete list of fee changes is available here. BAL Analysis: Employers should take the new filing fees into account when assessing their budgets. This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com. Copyright © 2022 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries please contact copyright@bal.com.