New visa fees

Immigration New Zealand visa fees will change on 17 August 2009 because the currency exchange rate has changed significantly in recent months.
The office and fees finder on the Immigration New Zealand web site www.immigration.govt.nz and on this web site will be updated on 17 August 2009. Until then, both pages will show the current fees only.

Travel to or through the United States using an Emergency Travel Document

New US Policy requires that all Emergency Travel Documents (ETDs) be electronic passports and include an electronic chip. New Zealand ETDs are machine-readable but do not contain a chip. ETD holders will be required to apply for a visa if travelling to or transiting through the United States.

Working Holiday Scheme

The Working Holiday Scheme agreement between New Zealand and Spain has just been signed by both governments, but as an international treaty it still requires ratification by the national legislatures of both countries. It is not yet clear when this will take place.

Only after ratification has been completed by both countries will the immigration authorities in each country put systems in place to receive applications.