Why New Zealand is adjusting work visa rule to stop partner, child dependents

  • New Zealand has introduced more work visa restrictions to stop specific categories of workers from applying for visas for their partners and children
  • The move applies to occupations classified as levels 4 and 5 by the government of New Zealand
  • The new development follows the country’s implementation of stricter work visa rules and is part of more comprehensive amendments introduced this year

Legit.ng’s Pascal Oparada has reported on tech, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.

The New Zealand government has introduced more restrictions on work visa rules, targeting specific categories of Accredited Work Visa (AEWV) holders to reduce partner child dependents.