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New Zealand Visa from Thailand
Immigration New Zealand online filing, IVL conservation levy, Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) 3-gate process, Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Green List, and the annual 100-slot Working Holiday quota.
Quick Answer
Visitor and work visas are filed online with Immigration New Zealand. Work routes usually require an accredited employer's job offer first, and residence routes involve skill or qualification assessment. Fees, visa-free rules and processing times change often, so confirm the current figures with the embassy or official portal before you apply. We prepare and translate documents; we do not guarantee a decision.
Routes we handle
| Route | Use case | Fee | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor | Tourism, family visit, up to 9 months / 3-year multi | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | 20 wd |
| Student | Level 3+ course at NZQA institution | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | 30 wd |
| AEWV | Accredited Employer Work — 3-gate process | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | 4–6 wk |
| SMC Resident | Skilled Migrant 6-point (Green List Tier 1) | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | 3–6 mo |
| Partner of NZer | Spouse/partner of NZ citizen or resident | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | 6–12 mo |
| WHS | Working Holiday, 100 quota, ages 18–30 | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | 3–4 wk |
AEWV 3-gate process
- Employer Accreditation — company registered with INZ (standard or high-volume tier).
- Job Check — role advertised on TradeMe/Seek for 21 days, offered at ≥ median wage NZD 29.66/hr.
- Migrant Check — you file visa with police clearance, IELTS/PTE, ANZSCO skill assessment.
FAQ
- Visitor visa or NZeTA?
- Thai passport holders are NOT on the NZeTA visa-waiver list — you must apply for a full Visitor visa (subclass Visitor) online via Immigration NZ (INZ). Multi-entry available up to 3 years (Business Visitor) or 9 months over 18 (family visit). No Bangkok VFS office — everything digital, biometrics collected at VFS Global Sathorn if requested by INZ officer.
- How long?
- Visitor: 20 working days median, 90% within 45 wd. Student: 30 wd. Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) 6-point green list: 3–6 months. Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV): 4–6 wk after employer accreditation + Job Check + Migrant Check three-gate process.
- Fees?
- Fees depend on the documents, destination and urgency. Send your documents for a written quote after review — no prices are published. Any government or embassy fees are set by the authority; verify them directly before filing.
- Green List — do I qualify?
- Straight-to-Residence pathway (Tier 1) for 90+ high-demand roles: registered doctors, ICT professionals (Tier 1 salary ≥ NZD 106,000 with 3+ years experience), engineers, science teachers. Work-to-Residence (Tier 2) for construction trades and healthcare support. We assess your ANZSCO skill code first — wrong code = automatic refusal.
- Partner visa — what changed 2024?
- Since April 2024, partner-of-worker visas were tightened. Partners of AEWV holders now need the primary visa holder to earn ≥ median wage NZD 29.66/hr AND work in a Green List or skill-level 1–3 role. Partners of student visa holders only qualify if the student is doing postgraduate degree at level 8+ (was level 7).
- Working Holiday Scheme (WHS)?
- NZ WHS quota for Thailand is 100 slots/year, opens once annually (usually June). Ages 18–30, must have NZD 4,200 proof of funds, return ticket or funds to buy one, health insurance for entire 12-month stay. We track the quota date, prepare the file, and file the moment the portal opens.
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- Immigration Bureau — visas, 90-day reporting, TM.30— Immigration Bureau
- Thai e-Visa Official Portal— MFA Thailand
- Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)— Immigration Bureau
- Department of Employment — work permits for foreigners— Department of Employment
- Board of Investment (BOI) / LTR Visa— Thailand Board of Investment
- Department of Consular Affairs — document legalisation— Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the DTV and who realistically qualifies?
- The Destination Thailand Visa is a five-year multiple-entry visa allowing stays of up to 180 days per entry, extendable once per entry by a further 180 days at an immigration office. It targets remote workers employed or contracted outside Thailand, freelancers with foreign clients, and participants in Thai soft-power activities such as Muay Thai training, cooking courses or medical treatment, and it requires evidence of the amount set by the authority (check the current notice) in available funds.
- How is the LTR visa different from the DTV?
- The Long-Term Resident visa is a ten-year visa administered by the Board of Investment for wealthy global citizens, wealthy pensioners, work-from-Thailand professionals and highly skilled professionals, and it bundles a digital work permit, a flat 17% personal income tax rate for the skilled-professional category and annual instead of 90-day reporting. The DTV is cheaper and faster but grants no work permit for Thai-sourced work and no tax privileges.
- Can I work in Thailand on a tourist or DTV visa?
- No — any work performed inside Thailand requires a work permit or an equivalent digital work authorization, regardless of where the employer or client is located. The DTV is intended for work delivered to foreign employers and clients; taking on Thai clients or a Thai employer requires switching to a Non-B or LTR pathway with proper authorization.
- What most often causes a Schengen or UK visa refusal from Thailand?
- The dominant causes are weak evidence of ties to Thailand, bank statements that show a sudden unexplained deposit shortly before filing, inconsistencies between the application form and supporting documents, insufficient or non-compliant travel insurance, and an itinerary that does not match the stated purpose. Refusals are recorded, so a re-application must directly address the refusal ground rather than simply resubmit the same file.
