UK Visa Sponsorship for New Zealand Nationals
UK visa sponsorship for New Zealand nationals. New Zealand-based applicants commonly use Skilled Worker and Youth Mobility Scheme routes for sponsored employment.
Most-used UK visa routes
- +Skilled Worker
- +Youth Mobility Scheme
Top sponsored roles for New Zealand applicants
Engineer • Software engineer • Researcher • Nurse
Cost in NZD
Approx NZ$1,100–1,400 base visa fee + IHS
FX rates fluctuate; check the GBP equivalent of the published Home Office fee at the moment you apply. Fees include the Immigration Health Surcharge unless on the Health and Care Worker visa.
Common refusal reasons / pitfalls
- !English exemption applies
- !Police certificate
- !No TB test
Application logistics
NZ nationals 18–35 are eligible for Youth Mobility.
Frequently asked questions
Can New Zealand nationals get UK visa sponsorship in 2026?
Yes. New Zealand is among the largest source countries for UK Skilled Worker and Health and Care Worker visas. The most common routes are Skilled Worker, Youth Mobility Scheme.
What is the UK visa fee in NZD?
Approx NZ$1,100–1,400 base visa fee + IHS. Add the Immigration Health Surcharge (£1,035 per year of visa, exempt for Health and Care Worker visa holders).
Which roles do New Zealand applicants most commonly get sponsored for?
Engineer, Software engineer, Researcher, Nurse.
What are the most common refusal reasons for New Zealand applicants?
English exemption applies; Police certificate; No TB test. Cross-checking the employer is on the Home Office sponsor register before applying eliminates the largest single failure mode (applying to non-sponsoring employers).
Where do New Zealand nationals submit biometrics?
NZ nationals 18–35 are eligible for Youth Mobility.