Always download the form from the official Immigration New Zealand link below; versions change. General information, not immigration advice.
The current version
- Current version
- June 2024
- Format
- PDF, 670 KB
- Version checked
- 1 October 2026
Version history
Changes we have observed to this form since tracking began.
- First captured, version June 20243 June 2026
Recorded from Immigration New Zealand's forms page.
Frequently asked questions
INZ 1172 is Immigration New Zealand's form titled “Temporary Retirement Category Visitor Visa Application”.
The current version of INZ 1172 is dated June 2024, as Immigration New Zealand's forms page listed it when this site last checked, on 1 October 2026.
From Immigration New Zealand. The download link on this page opens the official PDF file (670 KB) on Immigration New Zealand's website. Versions change, so download the form from the official link rather than reusing an old copy.
Filling this in as part of a bigger application? Check the current visa processing times, or get it done professionally by a licensed immigration adviser or immigration lawyer.
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