Destination · New Zealand

Moving to New Zealand: the practical guide

Visas, IRD numbers, banking, renting and healthcare. What to sort before you fly and in your first month on the ground.

New Zealand keeps the admin of migration comparatively light, but the order you do things in still matters: IRD number before your first payday, bank account before the IRD number, proof of address before the bank account. These guides walk the sequence properly.

This is general information, not migration advice. Visa requirements and eligibility depend on your individual circumstances, and rules change. For advice specific to your situation, speak with a licensed immigration adviser.

Choose your starting country below for visa pathways and corridor-specific costs, from trans-Tasman moves with no visa application at all through to skilled and working holiday routes.

Want the whole move mapped out for you, not just this piece of it? The Ultimate Relocation Guide is a paid, step-by-step guide (from AUD $59) covering visas, money, housing and your first 90 days for your exact move.