Accredited Employer Work Visa processing time: current New Zealand figures
22 working days
50% of applications processed
57 working days
80% of applications processed
Current value first observed by us: August 23, 2026 · verified by us August 23, 2026
· official source ↗
Immigration New Zealand currently reports that 50% of Accredited Employer Work Visa applications are processed within 22 working days, and 80% within 57 working days. These are working days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and New Zealand public holidays.
The figures are a guide based on current processing timeframes, not a deadline or promise for an individual application. Missing information, application complexity and peak demand can make a case take longer.
History we have recorded
| Official measure | Official value | First observed | Verified on that observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50% processed | 22 working days | August 23, 2026 | August 23, 2026 |
| 80% processed | 57 working days | August 23, 2026 | August 23, 2026 |
INZ does not provide a source update date for this tool. We therefore date a value when GovWait first observes it and add a new history row only when the official value changes.
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Source: Immigration New Zealand (INZ) · extracted values only, republished with attribution · not legal advice.