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New Zealand: Increased VAC Service Fees

Key Points  

  • New Zealand increased VAC fees for foreign nationals applying from 26 different countries across the globe 

Overview  

The government of New Zealand introduced new fees for Visa Application Centers (VAC) on 3 May 2023. These fee changes will apply to applicants from 26 different countries, including the U.S., the United Kingdom, Singapore and more. For further information on these fee changes by country, check here 

What are the Changes?  

The government of New Zealand increased VAC fees for foreign nationals applying from 26 different countries across the globe. According to the government announcement, these changes reflect the rising service cost for certain application types.  

Looking Ahead  

Continue to check the government of New Zealand’s website and Envoy’s website for the latest updates and information. 

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