China Skilled Workers Visa processing time
As at 22 July 2026, 50% of recent China Skilled Workers Visa applications were processed within 6 weeks and 80% within 8 weeks, per Immigration New Zealand's published figures.
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Daily captures of INZ's published figures, in calendar days.
About this visa
Apply for this visa if you have a job offer for a role on the China skilled job list. You must be a citizen of the People's Republic of China and meet the listed requirements.
Frequently asked questions
- How long does the China Skilled Workers Visa take to process?
- As at 22 July 2026, Immigration New Zealand reports that 50% of recent China Skilled Workers Visa applications were completed within 6 weeks and 80% within 8 weeks. Individual applications can take longer, particularly if INZ requests further information.
- Why is my China Skilled Workers Visa application taking longer than the published time?
- 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 adviser or lawyer to follow up.
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Source: Immigration New Zealand's published processing-time figures. General information, not immigration advice.