INZ 1204 — Request for Approval in Principle to Recruit Foreign Crew of Fishing Vessels

Information for New Zealand employers You will need to complete this form to obtain approval in principle (AIP) from Immigration New Zealand (INZ) to recruit seven or more foreign fishing crew on a single New Zealand flagged vessel for a specified period up to a maximum of 12 months. An AIP must

Current version: November 2024
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Version checked: 1 July 2026

Download INZ 1204 from Immigration New Zealand

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First captured — version November 2024 · 3 June 2026

Always download the form from the official Immigration New Zealand link above; versions change. General information, not immigration advice.