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Second or Subsequent Resident Visa processing time

As at 16 October 2026, 50% of recent Second or Subsequent Resident Visa applications were processed within 2.5 weeks and 80% within 4 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% within2.5 weeks16 days on 16 Oct, 24 on 29 Jun
80% within4 weeks28 days on 16 Oct, 86 on 29 Jun
Longest 80% in the period86 days29 Jun to 13 Jul
As at16 Oct2026, 105 daily captures

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Captured50% within80% within
3 July 202624 days86 days
10 July 202624 days86 days
17 July 202616 days58 days
24 July 202616 days58 days
31 July 202616 days58 days
7 August 202611 days38 days
14 August 202616 days58 days
21 August 202616 days58 days
28 August 202616 days58 days
4 September 202616 days29 days
11 September 202616 days29 days
18 September 202616 days29 days
25 September 202616 days29 days
2 October 202616 days29 days
9 October 202616 days28 days
16 October 202616 days28 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 had a New Zealand resident visa that has expired. Your eligibility will depend on the length of time since your visa expired and your commitment to New Zealand before that.

Frequently asked questions

As at 16 October 2026, Immigration New Zealand reports that 50% of recent Second or Subsequent Resident Visa applications were completed within 2.5 weeks and 80% within 4 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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