Migrants face surging Visa fee increases in October

Summarised by Centrist

Visa fees for most migrant categories in New Zealand will see sharp increases starting 1 October, with skilled residence applications rising from $4290 to $6450.

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford noted that the move aims to make the visa system self-funding, freeing up $563 million over four years. “We’re ensuring it is self-funding and more efficient,” Stanford said. Applicants from Pacific countries will largely avoid these hikes.

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