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INZ 1187, Performing Artists, Entertainers and Entertainment Industry Personnel Work Visa Application

immigration.govt.nz Apply for your visa online – it’s faster & easier The fastest and easiest way to apply for a work visa is online. Once you have your documents prepared, it should take less than 15 minutes to complete the online application form. Your employer can help you complete the form

Version checked 1 October 2026.

The current version

Current version
July 2021
Format
PDF, 739 KB
Version checked
1 October 2026

Download INZ 1187 from Immigration New Zealand

Version history

Changes we have observed to this form since tracking began.

  1. First captured, version July 20213 June 2026

    Recorded from Immigration New Zealand's forms page.

Frequently asked questions

INZ 1187 is Immigration New Zealand's form titled “Performing Artists, Entertainers and Entertainment Industry Personnel Work Visa Application”.

The current version of INZ 1187 is dated July 2021, 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 (739 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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