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Pacific Access Category and Samoan Quota
Registrations are now OPEN

Registrations for the Samoan Quota and Pacific Access Category visa annual ballot draws open today.

These pathways to residence in Aotearoa New Zealand recognise the relationship we have with Samoa and the Pacific Access Category countries in Tonga, Tuvalu, Kiribati and Fiji.

Find out more: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/news-centre/pacific-access-category-and-samoan-quota-registrations-are-now-open-for-2026/

📢 Changes to Open Work Visa Conditions — From 20 April 2026

Immigration New Zealand is introducing new employment conditions for **open work visas** to help migrants clearly understand what work is allowed.

From **20 April 2026**, open work visas will include **one of two conditions**:

**1️⃣ Open work visas allowing any work**
You can work for an employer, be a sole trader, or own and operate a business.
This applies to: Partner of a Worker, Partner of a Student, Post‑Study Work Visa, Partner of a New Zealander Residence Visa, and Partner of a Military Work Visa.

**2️⃣ Open work visas requiring work for an employer**
You must work **for an employer only**, under an employment agreement or contract for services.
This applies to: Victims of Domestic Violence, Victims of People Trafficking, Migrant Exploitation Protection, Asylum Seeker, and all Working Holiday Visas.
Working Holiday Visa holders **cannot** run a business.

**Conditions for all open work visas**
All visa holders must follow NZ employment and business laws.
You **cannot** employ other people, directly or through a business you own.
You **cannot** provide or invest in commercial sexual services.
These changes **do not apply to Student Visa holders**.

If you’ve been doing work not permitted under your visa (excluding sexual services), you may continue until your current visa expires. You’ll need to meet the correct conditions for any future visa.

Clockwork can help you check your visa conditions and understand what these changes mean for you.

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