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Accredited Employer Work Visa processing time

As at 16 October 2026, 50% of recent Accredited Employer Work Visa applications were processed within 2 weeks and 80% within 5 weeks, per Immigration New Zealand's published figures.

Figures as at 16 October 2026, captured daily.

Trend

Daily captures of INZ's published figures, in calendar days.

50% within2 weeks15 days on 16 Oct, 28 on 29 Jun
80% within5 weeks35 days on 16 Oct, 45 on 29 Jun
Longest 80% in the period88 days9 Oct to 11 Oct
As at16 Oct2026, 105 daily captures

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Captured50% within80% within
3 July 202628 days45 days
10 July 202628 days45 days
17 July 202630 days44 days
24 July 202632 days49 days
31 July 202632 days51 days
7 August 202629 days53 days
14 August 202624 days56 days
21 August 202622 days57 days
28 August 202622 days57 days
4 September 202618 days53 days
11 September 202617 days45 days
18 September 202616 days42 days
25 September 202615 days37 days
2 October 202616 days37 days
9 October 202653 days88 days
16 October 202615 days35 days

Captured daily from 29 June 2026 to 16 October 2026. No capture on 5 days in the period.

About this visa

Apply for this visa if you have a job offer from an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) accredited employer. The employer must send you a link to the online application form.

Frequently asked questions

As at 16 October 2026, Immigration New Zealand reports that 50% of recent Accredited Employer Work Visa applications were completed within 2 weeks and 80% within 5 weeks. Individual applications can take longer, particularly if INZ requests further information.

The published figures are percentiles of recently decided applications, not a promise. Applications that are incomplete, need verification, or raise health, character or genuineness questions routinely exceed them. If your application is far outside the 80% figure, you can contact INZ or engage a licensed immigration adviser or immigration lawyer to follow up.

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