The Immigration Act 2009 comes into force on 29 November 2010. The new Act modernises New Zealand’s immigration laws.
However, it does not make major changes to the criteria under which people apply to travel to and stay in New Zealand.
- Key changes are outlined in the INZ Summary of Changes Factsheet.
- A series other factsheets is also available.
- See also a set of general questions and answers.
(Source INZ)


