Archive · 26 Jun 2025
New Zealand Streamlines Visas for Indian and Other Graduates
New Zealand is making it easier for people with degrees from India and other countries to move there.
This means if you have a degree from a recognized school in these countries, you don't need to go through a special check to get a visa.
This speeds up the process and saves money.
The changes started in June 2025 and include countries like France, Germany, and others.
This makes New Zealand more attractive to students and skilled workers, helping them come to live and work there.
New Zealand has added India and eight other nations to its 'List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment' (LQEA).
This means degrees from these countries no longer require an International Qualification Assessment (IQA) for visas or residence.
The change took effect on June 23, 2025, speeding up applications for key visa streams.
The update includes France, Germany, Italy, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Sweden, and Switzerland.
The streamlined rules aim to make New Zealand more competitive for international students and skilled migrants.
- Who
- Indian degree holders and those from eight other nations.
- What
- New Zealand has updated its visa rules for international degree holders.
- When
- The changes came into effect on June 23, 2025.
- Where
- New Zealand.
- Why
- To streamline visa applications and attract skilled migrants.
- Countries Added to LQEA
- India, France, Germany, Italy, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland
- Effective Date
- June 23, 2025
- Benefit
- Faster Visa Processing
- Visa Streams Affected
- Skilled Migrant Category, Green List, Accredited Employer Work Visa
- Purpose
- To increase competitiveness and attract talent