Document checklist
Montserrat → New Zealand: Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
What you need before you submit, checked against official requirements, not guesswork.
Checked by our automated verification on 20 Oct 2026: every source on this page resolves and the data is structurally complete. This does not confirm a person re-read the source text for accuracy.
Required documents
12 itemsIdentity
Acceptable photo
RequiredOne photo that meets Immigration New Zealand's photo requirements for a visa application.
Source: Immigration New Zealand, Accredited Employer Work Visa
Valid passport
RequiredYour passport or certificate of identity, valid for at least 3 months beyond the date you plan to leave New Zealand.
Source: Immigration New Zealand, Accredited Employer Work Visa
Financial
Pay meeting the required threshold
RequiredThe job must pay at least the median wage for that occupation (higher for some roles). The current threshold is published on Immigration New Zealand's wage rates page and is reviewed periodically, so check it before you apply.
Source: Immigration New Zealand, Accredited Employer Work Visa
Visa application fee
RequiredThe visa application fee starts from NZD $1,540; the exact amount depends on your situation. Fees change periodically, so check the current amount before you pay.
Source: Immigration New Zealand, Accredited Employer Work Visa
Purpose of travel
Signed job offer and employment agreement
RequiredA copy of your signed job offer and employment agreement, with a job description, from an employer accredited by Immigration New Zealand. The job must be full-time, at least 30 hours a week.
Source: Immigration New Zealand, Accredited Employer Work Visa
Other
English language evidence
If the job is at skill level 3–5, evidence of your English language ability.
Source: Immigration New Zealand, Accredited Employer Work Visa
Evidence of skills, qualifications or experience
RequiredEvidence of your job experience, skills and qualifications for the role, generally at least 2 years of relevant work experience, or a relevant qualification at level 4 or higher.
Source: Immigration New Zealand, Accredited Employer Work Visa
Medical certificate
You must be in good health. A medical certificate may be requested as part of your application.
Source: Immigration New Zealand, Accredited Employer Work Visa
Occupational registration
Proof of registration if your occupation requires it in New Zealand (for example, some health or trade roles).
Source: Immigration New Zealand, Accredited Employer Work Visa
Police certificate
Depending on your age and how long you'll stay, you may need a police certificate showing you're of good character.
Source: Immigration New Zealand, Accredited Employer Work Visa
Separate visas for your partner and children
You cannot include your partner or dependent children on an Accredited Employer Work Visa application. If they want to come with you, they each need their own separate visa application (for example a partner work or visitor visa, or a child student or visitor visa).
Source: Immigration New Zealand, Accredited Employer Work Visa
Translated documents
Translated versions of any of your documents that aren't in English.
Source: Immigration New Zealand, Accredited Employer Work Visa
Why applications on this route get refused
Employer not accredited or job not checked
The AEWV requires your employer to hold current Immigration New Zealand accreditation and for the specific job to have passed a Job Check before you can apply for the visa.
How to avoid it: Confirm your employer's accreditation and that your role has an approved Job Check before you submit your visa application.
Pay below the required threshold
If the job doesn't pay at least the required wage threshold for the occupation, it doesn't meet AEWV requirements.
How to avoid it: Check the current wage threshold for your occupation and confirm your job offer meets or exceeds it.
Incomplete documentation
Missing required documents can delay the processing of your application.
How to avoid it: Work through the full document checklist and make sure everything required is included before you submit.
Character or health requirement not met
If you have a relevant criminal conviction, are considered a security risk, or don't meet the health requirements (including any required X-ray or medical certificate), your visa may not be granted.
How to avoid it: Disclose your history accurately and provide any police, medical or X-ray certificate requested.
Sources
- Immigration New Zealand, Accredited Employer Work Visa · checked 21 Sept 2026
- Immigration New Zealand, Countries with a low incidence of tuberculosis · checked 21 Sept 2026
- Immigration New Zealand, Australian citizens and permanent residents travelling to New Zealand · checked 21 Sept 2026
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