Religious Worker Work Visa New Zealand Guide
For people with an offer of religious work from an eligible New Zealand religious organisation.
Religious Worker Work Visa requirements: who can apply?
- have at least 2 years of religious training and/or work experience
- be sponsored by a religious organisation that is registered as a charity, and have an offer of work from them
- meet the other requirements of this visa.
- do in New Zealand for your sponsoring organisation
- study for up to 3 months in any 12-month period
- stay in New Zealand for up to 2 years
- travel in and out of New Zealand.
What the Religious Worker Work Visa lets you do
- do in New Zealand for your sponsoring organisation
- study for up to 3 months in any 12-month period
- stay in New Zealand for up to 2 years
- travel in and out of New Zealand.
Religious Worker Work Visa documents and evidence
Document requirements vary by visa and circumstances. Use the official Immigration New Zealand page for the current evidence requirements. The PDF checklist on this page includes the information that could be safely extracted during the latest source check.
Religious Worker Work Visa FAQ
What is the Religious Worker Work Visa?
For people with an offer of religious work from an eligible New Zealand religious organisation.
How long can I stay in New Zealand on the Religious Worker Work Visa?
The latest source snapshot lists 2 years. Check the official Immigration New Zealand page because visa conditions can change.
How much does the Religious Worker Work Visa cost?
The latest source snapshot lists NZD $1355. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount with Immigration New Zealand before applying.
How long does the Religious Worker Work Visa take to process?
The latest source snapshot lists 3 weeks. Processing times are indicative and can change.
Where can I check the latest official Religious Worker Work Visa requirements?
Use the official Immigration New Zealand source: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/religious-worker-work-visa/. Webfit News reorganises the public information for convenience but does not replace the official source.
Other work visa guides
Return to the main NZ Visa Guide to browse work, study, visitor, residence and family visa information or download another visa checklist.