Immigration New Zealand

From 3 November 2025, new travel rules will allow Pacific Islands Forum passport holders to enter New Zealand from Australia without applying for a visa. Instead, eligible travellers can use the convenient New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) for short-term visits. This change, launched as a 12-month trial, aims to strengthen regional relationships and make travel more accessible for Pacific communities. Who Can Benefit From the New Travel Rules? These rules apply only to citizens of Pacific Islands Forum countries travelling directly from Australia. Eligible nations include: Federated States of Micronesia Fiji Kiribati Nauru Palau Papua New Guinea Republic of the Marshall Islands Samoa Solomon Islands Tonga Tuvalu Vanuatu The new NZeTA pathway helps Pacific nationals travel more freely while maintaining New Zealand’s security and border standards. Core Requirements for Pacific Passport Holders To enter New Zealand under this new NZeTA initiative, travellers must: Depart fro...

  Respond to a PPI Letter from Immigration New Zealand Receiving a PPI letter can feel overwhelming, but it also presents a crucial opportunity to protect your immigration future. As experienced immigration professionals, we provide a meticulous, structured, and evidence-driven framework that empowers applicants to respond confidently, strengthen their case, and significantly improve their chances of approval. This guide goes deeper and delivers more actionable value than typical summaries, ensuring you are fully equipped to address every part of the PPI process. Understanding PPI (Potentially Prejudicial Information) and Its Impact on Your Application A PPI letter is issued when Immigration New Zealand (INZ) identifies information that could negatively influence your visa application. This information may arise from your documents, previous applications, employer checks, background verification, or third-party sources. Under natural justice principles, INZ must give you the opport...