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What is the total amount, if any, of individuals who arrived into New Zealand on a Work To Residence Visa during the week of 26th January 2026?

Answered Question 3544 (2026)
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Asked by

Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

Question

  • What is the total amount, if any, of individuals who arrived into New Zealand on a Work To Residence Visa during the week of 26th January 2026?

Answered by

Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration

Answer

I am advised that during the week of 26 January 2026 to 1 February 2026, a total of four individuals arrived in New Zealand on a Work to Residence Visa, comprising both residence and temporary entry Work to Residence Visa holders. First arrivals under the skilled residence Work to Residence pathway are likely to be low due to the requirement to have worked in New Zealand for 24 months and therefore most are granted visas while onshore.