Archived update: This announcement regarding the digital migration of family of temporary visa holder applications took effect on 1 June 2026 and is now complete. This is a dated record of a past INZ update. Confirm the current position before making plans.
Immigration New Zealand transitioned applications for family members of temporary visa holders to enhanced Immigration Online on 1 June 2026. This administrative change unified 12 specific student, work, and visitor visa categories into a single digital platform.
What this means in practice
The migration moved legacy online application forms for family of temporary visa holders into the updated digital environment. The platform introduced dynamic questioning tailored to individual applicant circumstances and integrated Identity Document Reader technology for automated passport scanning. While old draft applications had a transitional window to be completed or restarted, legacy forms have now been fully phased out in favour of the unified portal.
Who should check this
This archived notice is relevant for applicants, sponsors, and immigration advisers reviewing historical system milestones or verifying past application lodgement channels for dependent child student visas, partner work visas, and partner or child visitor visas linked to temporary visa holders.
Practical checklist
- Verify historical submission channels and record details prior to the 1 June 2026 transition.
- Confirm that active family visa submissions utilize the enhanced Immigration Online portal.
- Review official INZ documentation for current temporary family visa requirements.
Important limits or current position
This article records a completed administrative transition. It does not alter visa eligibility criteria, approval thresholds, or processing timeframes for family visas.
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This article is general information, not individual immigration advice.
Source note: Based on an Immigration New Zealand announcement published on 1 June 2026 [1]. Article status: Archived update.
[1] Immigration New Zealand. (2026, June 1). Family of temporary visa holder applications now on enhanced Immigration Online. Open source on immigration.govt.nz ↗