Always download the form from the official Immigration New Zealand link below; versions change. General information, not immigration advice.
The current version
- Current version
- Unversioned
- Format
- PDF, 238 KB
- Version checked
- 1 October 2026
Version history
Changes we have observed to this form since tracking began.
- First captured3 June 2026
Recorded from Immigration New Zealand's forms page.
Frequently asked questions
INZ 1228 is Immigration New Zealand's form titled “Refund Application Form”.
In the form's own words: “Complete this form if you paid the estimated costs of deportation or repatriation and those costs exceeded the actual costs.” Read the whole form and its guidance before completing it.
From Immigration New Zealand. The download link on this page opens the official PDF file (238 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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