Specific Purpose Work Visa
Who it's for: People who want to work in New Zealand for a specific purpose or event. Some purposes, such as seasonal activity, are closed.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 3 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Job offer needed: Yes
- Main fee: NZ$1,455
- Family can join: No
- Decision time: 3 weeks
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | NZ$1,455 | — | immigration.govt.nzOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
Figures marked check could not be confirmed on a live official page, or come from a secondary source.
What the official pages say
4 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Job offer neededYesOfficial wording
“have evidence of a job offer, qualifications and work experience, if required”
Main feeNZ$1,455Official wording
“Cost From NZD $1455”
Family can joinNoOfficial wording
“You cannot include your partner or dependent children in your visa application.”
Decision time3 weeksOfficial wording
“Processing time 80% within 3 weeks”
We have not yet recorded: Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Money to show; Salary threshold; Can lead to permanent residence; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
Other work with a sponsor routes in New Zealand
- Accredited Employer Work Visa
- China Skilled Workers Visa
- China Special Work Visa
- Entertainers Work Visa
- India Iconic Work Visa
- India Skilled Work Visa
- Indonesia Special Work Visa
- Japanese Interpreters Work Visa
- Long Term Skill Shortage List Work Visa
- Philippines Special Work Visa
- Primary Sector Trainees Work Visa
- Religious Worker Resident Visa
- Religious Worker Work Visa
- Republic of Korea Special Work Visa
- South Island Contribution Work Visa
- Student and Trainee Work Visa
- Talent (Accredited Employer) Work Visa
- Talent (Arts, Culture, Sports) Work Visa
- Thai Chefs Work Visa
- Vietnam Special Work Visa
- Work Exchange Scheme Work Visa
All visa types in New Zealand
Every visa type we have listed, grouped by purpose, with links to the official pages.
New Zealand visa typesBefore you pay anyone
- Nobody can guarantee a visa. Only the government of the country you apply to decides.
- UK employers must not charge you for a Certificate of Sponsorship.
- German missions say you don't need an agent to get a visa appointment.
- Check any adviser or recruitment agent on an official register before you pay.