Immigration Lawyers in New Zealand
Immigration lawyers help people who want to visit, work, study or live in New Zealand, and people whose immigration status is at risk — from visa applications through to appeals.
Common situations
- Work, student, partner and residence visa applications
- Declined visa applications
- Being told you're liable for deportation
- Appeals to the Immigration and Protection Tribunal
- Bringing family members to New Zealand
Find an immigration lawyer near you
Northland (Whangārei)AucklandWaikato (Hamilton)Bay of Plenty (Tauranga)GisborneHawke's Bay (Napier)Taranaki (New Plymouth)Manawatū-Whanganui (Palmerston North)WellingtonTasman (Richmond)NelsonMarlborough (Blenheim)West Coast (Greymouth)Canterbury (Christchurch)Otago (Dunedin)Southland (Invercargill)
Free and low-cost help
In New Zealand, immigration advice can also be given by licensed immigration advisers. Community Law Centres may be able to help with free initial advice. If cost is a concern, Community Law Centres offer free legal help throughout New Zealand, and you may be eligible for Legal Aid through the Ministry of Justice.
General information only — not legal advice. Browse all practice areas or the full directory.