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This bill changes immigration rules. It lets the government set new fees for some visa applications and for people who sponsor migrants. It also changes how long some visas can last and adds new rules about who can get a visa. The aim is to make the immigration system more financially stable and to ensure people follow the rules.
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The bill allows the government to charge new fees for immigration services, which could affect the cost for people applying for visas or sponsoring migrants.
enabling regulations to be made prescribing fees and charges payable in relation to immigration matters
to provide for the fiscal sustainability of the immigration system
This bill is open for public submissions to the Education and Workforce Committee. Anyone can tell the committee what they think, and you don’t need to be an expert. Submissions close 27 July 2025.
Bill text sourced from legislation.govt.nz (Parliamentary Counsel Office). Politika’s summary and breakdown are drafted with AI grounded in that official text and reviewed by an Politika editor for accuracy and neutrality before publishing. Politika is non-partisan and takes no position on this bill.
