Fishing Crew Work Visa processing time
As at 22 July 2026, 50% of recent Fishing Crew Work Visa applications were processed within 7 weeks and 80% within 7 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 to work as crew on a fishing vessel in New Zealand waters.
Frequently asked questions
- How long does the Fishing Crew Work Visa take to process?
- As at 22 July 2026, Immigration New Zealand reports that 50% of recent Fishing Crew Work Visa applications were completed within 7 weeks and 80% within 7 weeks. Individual applications can take longer, particularly if INZ requests further information.
- Why is my Fishing Crew Work 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.
Application stuck or complicated?
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Source: Immigration New Zealand's published processing-time figures. General information, not immigration advice.