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This guide explains the India to New Zealand Work visa route, including eligibility, documents, official sources, estimated costs, process steps, risks, and next actions.
Compare requirements, documents, costs, application process, warnings, and arrival readiness for this visa route.
| Origin | India |
|---|---|
| Destination | New Zealand |
| Visa type | Work visa |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Timeline | Employer completes accreditation and approved job check, sends the unique application link, applicant uploads contract, skills, health and character evidence and pays NZD 1,540. Immigration New Zealand publishes 80% within 7 weeks. |
| Documents | 15 listed |
| Readiness | Under review |
| Sources | 6 |
| Coverage | Status | Open |
|---|---|---|
| Documents | 15 listed | View section |
| Fees | Cost section | View section |
| Timeline | Employer completes accreditation and approved job check, sends the unique application link, applicant uploads contract, skills, health and character evidence and pays NZD 1,540. Immigration New Zealand publishes 80% within 7 weeks. | View section |
| Steps | 9 steps | View section |
| Risks | Risk signals | View section |
| Official sources | 6 sources | View section |
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Planning tools for India to New Zealand Accredited Employer Work Visa (Work visa). Educational assessment only — about 2 minutes, with no approval guarantee.
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Documents
Names, dates, employment, salary, bank movements, sponsor details and travel purpose must match across the form and attachments. Explain discrepancies in a signed letter and attach source documents; never alter a record.
Scam / agent risk
Application can be declined if applicant or agent offered money for the job. Recruitment charge to worker must be NZD 0.
Documents
Upload payslips, tax records, bank salary credits and independently verifiable employer certificates showing positions, dates, contacts and hours.
Documents
From 8 December 2025 upload the actual valid certificate, not an application receipt, except published Fiji/Hong Kong/Israel exception.
Transit
An Indian passport holder routing through SYD/MEL must establish exemption or obtain Transit visa before travel; airside status alone does not automatically remove requirement.
General route note
Visa fee starts NZD 1,540. Employers/agents cannot charge worker for job or recruitment. INZ states job-offer scams are common in India and South Asia and can decline cases involving payment for an offer.
Structured risk and readiness summaries for this visa route. For specific alerts, see visa risks and warnings.
Health/security reviewed
Chest X-ray for >6 months under TB-country rule; police certificate <6 months when age/stay threshold met. Receipt not accepted from 8 Dec 2025 except named exceptions.
Employer must be accredited and not stood down; agreement cannot contain unlawful deductions, trial period or unacceptable bond.
Prefer SIN/KUL/DXB. Australia transit can require subclass 771 even airside; do not route via SYD/MEL without permission.
INZ explicitly flags India/South Asia job-offer scams; payment for job can cause decline.
Employer, job and location linked. Minimum employment rights apply. Job Change, variation or new visa before change.
NZD 1,540 excludes medical, police, IQA, registration, translations and relocation; recruitment fee to employer/agent must be zero.
Traveller Declaration, biosecurity, IRD, bank/payroll and eVisa condition compliance.
111; Employment New Zealand/INZ rights; employer; Indian mission.
These summaries are planning aids. Health, security, and travel conditions can change quickly. Verify current official visa guidance before travel or payment.
A summary of visa requirements, documents, costs and process for this route.
AEWV for an Indian worker offered at least 30 hours/week by an accredited employer with approved job check. Route is employer/job/location-linked and can allow up to 5 years depending on skill level, pay and application date.
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Recent activity
Activity is based on published changes recorded in the last 90 days.
Changes detected by month
February 2026: 0 changes. March 2026: 0 changes. April 2026: 0 changes. May 2026: 0 changes. June 2026: 0 changes. July 2026: 0 changes
Change history
No recent route changes recorded.
We have not recorded a published change for this route yet.
Indian workers with a genuine accredited-employer offer, at least 2 years relevant experience or NZQCF level 4+ qualification, required registration and English for skill levels 3–5.
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Answer 12 short planning questions to spot weak points in your profile before you apply for Work visa.
This tool provides an educational risk estimate based on the information you enter. It does not predict an official visa decision and is not legal or immigration advice. Always verify requirements with the relevant immigration authority or embassy.
Official fees are calculated from published cost items marked Official fee. Proof of funds is shown separately as money to show, not a fee.
Official fees to pay
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Proof of funds to show
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Preparation costs
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Document, medical, travel, and other preparation estimates
Published application charge NZD 1,540. Medical, police, IQA, translations and relocation are separate; employer/agent recruitment charge to worker must be NZD 0.
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Employer completes accreditation and approved job check, sends the unique application link, applicant uploads contract, skills, health and character evidence and pays NZD 1,540. Immigration New Zealand publishes 80% within 7 weeks.
See the step-by-step process section for staged timing notes.
Early planning checklist. Confirm final requirements with official sources.
Passport valid at least 3 months after planned departure from New Zealand
Acceptable digital visa photograph
Unique AEWV application link from accredited employer
Signed current job offer
Employment agreement naming employer/contact, worker, title, location, duties, qualifications, registration, hours, term, take-up deadline, pay and conditions
Job description
At least 2 years equivalent full-time relevant experience evidence or NZQCF level 4+ qualification
Independent work evidence: payslips, tax records, bank salary credits and verifiable employer certificates; CV alone insufficient
International Qualification Assessment where required
New Zealand occupational registration evidence where required
English evidence for skill level 3–5 unless exempt
Police certificates less than 6 months old when age/stay thresholds apply
Chest X-ray for a stay over 6 months when TB-country rules apply
Medical certificate when requested
Certified English translations
Select the documents and evidence you already have. VisaPathways will show what appears complete, what may need improvement, and which gaps could increase application risk.
Select the documents and evidence you already have for Work visa. VisaPathways will show what appears complete, what may need improvement, and which gaps could increase application risk.
This tool provides an educational document-readiness estimate based on the information you enter. It does not confirm eligibility, guarantee approval, or replace official immigration guidance. Always verify requirements with the relevant immigration authority, embassy, or visa application centre.
Combine your refusal-risk and document-readiness results into one route-specific preparation report.
Combine your refusal-risk and document-readiness results into one route-specific VisaPathways assessment report with priority actions, timeline guidance, cost planning, and alternatives.
To build a useful action plan, complete the refusal-risk and document-readiness assessments.
This action plan is an educational planning tool based on the information you entered and the route data currently available on VisaPathways. It does not confirm eligibility, predict an official decision, or replace legal, immigration, embassy, or government guidance. Visa rules, fees, processing times and document requirements can change.
Step 1
Before accepting offer
Search official accredited-employer list and stand-down status; do not pay for job.
Step 2
Before signing
At least 30 hours; employer, location, duties, pay and term. Reject trial period, unlawful deduction or unacceptable bond.
Step 3
Before filing
Employer must have approved job check and send AEWV link.
Step 4
Before filing
Two years relevant experience or NZQCF L4+; CV alone is insufficient.
Step 5
Before filing
English for levels 3–5 unless exempt; registration/IQA where required.
Step 6
Before or with filing
Chest X-ray for >6 months under TB-country rule; actual police certificate, not receipt, when required.
Step 7
Submission
Upload passport, photo, offer, agreement, job description and evidence.
Step 8
After grant
Employer, job and location linked; use Job Change, variation or new visa before change.
Step 9
Before arrival
Submit arrival declaration and declare all biosecurity risk goods.
Practical flight and routing signals for planning this visa route. Not a booking service.
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Flight type
One-stop from India; no routine nonstop
Estimated travel time
DEL/BOM–SIN–AKL about 18–22h; DEL–KUL–AKL about 18–22h; DEL/BOM–DXB–AKL about 22–27h
Travel difficulty
High
Common transit hubs
Common airlines
Arrival airports
Transit warning
Prefer SIN, KUL or DXB on one PNR with baggage tagged to New Zealand. Australia transit can require subclass 771 even when airside; do not book SYD/MEL until exemption or visa is confirmed.
Singapore Airlines/Air New Zealand DEL/BOM–SIN–AKL/CHC; Malaysia Airlines DEL–KUL–AKL; Emirates DEL/BOM–DXB–AKL. Employer location determines domestic connection.
Travel estimates are planning signals only. Flight availability, airline routes, transit rules, and travel times can change.
Practical reminders for the first stage of travel and arrival.
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Complete New Zealand Traveller Declaration before arrival. Declare risk goods, medicines, cash NZD 10,000 or more and business goods.
Declare all food, honey, spices, seeds, plants, animal products, wooden items and used outdoor/work equipment. Clean boots/tools.
Original packaging and prescription/doctor letter; verify controlled-drug and quantity rules.
Workplace PPE and safety rules apply.
Worker has NZ minimum-employment rights; unlawful deductions, trial clauses and unacceptable bonding are warning signs.
Work only for employer, job and location on eVisa. Apply for Job Change/variation/new visa before changing them. AEWV allows study up to 3 months in any 12-month period.
At AKL/CHC/WLG keep eVisa, contract, employer address and accommodation. Biosecurity follows baggage claim.
Emergency 111; Employment New Zealand/INZ rights channels; employer and Indian mission contacts.
Apply for IRD number, open bank, give payroll/KiwiSaver info, read agreement and retain payslips.
Arrival guidance is a planning aid. Always verify customs, medicine, and local law rules with official authorities before travel.
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Immigration New Zealand — AEWV
High reliabilityOfficial immigration page
NZD 1,540, 7 weeks, 30 hours, skills, health, character
Immigration New Zealand — scam protection
High reliabilityGovernment portal
Job-payment fraud
Immigration New Zealand — worker rights
High reliabilityGovernment portal
Employment protections
New Zealand Traveller Declaration
High reliabilityGovernment portal
Arrival declaration
MPI — arriving in New Zealand
High reliabilityGovernment portal
Biosecurity
Inland Revenue — IRD number
High reliabilityGovernment portal
Post-arrival tax number
Important disclaimer
VisaPathways is a research and planning platform. Always verify final requirements with official authorities before applying.
These figures are planning estimates only. Actual costs can change depending on official fees, exchange rates, service providers, document preparation, and applicant profile.
Exchange rates are estimates and may differ from banks, card providers, or visa centres. FX estimate updated: 2026-07-29.
Estimated totals
NZD cost estimate
Official fees to pay
NZD 1,540
Approx. USD 890
Preparation costs
Not calculated
Proof of funds to show
Not calculated
Official fees include only cost items marked Official fee. Proof of funds is money to show, not a fee. Preparation includes document, medical, travel, and other non-official planning costs.
NZD 1,540–1,540
Approx. USD 890
Recruitment/job-offer fee paid to employer or agent
Service fee
Employer or agent cannot charge worker for job or recruitment costs.
Check sourceNZD 0–0
Chest X-ray
Medical / insurance
Required for stays over 6 months when TB-country rules apply; panel physician sets price.
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Medical certificate when requested
Medical / insurance
Panel physician price; upload eMedical reference/evidence.
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Police certificate
Document preparation
Required when age 17+ and total NZ stay reaches 24 months; issuing authority fee applies.
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International Qualification Assessment
Document preparation
NZQA invoice applies when a below-bachelor overseas qualification needs IQA.
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Occupational registration
Other
Relevant New Zealand registration authority sets exact fee.
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Certified English translations
Translation / notarization
Commercial translator tariff per document.
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