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ProVisas Advisory Fees: Onshore Clients

Published advisory fee ranges for onshore (NZ-based) clients across every visa category and immigration-issue service. All fees are NZD plus GST and.

Written by the ProVisas Editorial Team. ProVisas is a licensed New Zealand immigration advisory firm (IAA Licence 201301110).

ProVisas publishes advisory fees for every visa category and immigration-issue service. All fees below are NZD, exclusive of GST, and indicative (the final fee is confirmed in writing in your engagement letter before any work begins). Complex cases involving health, character, or multiple applications may fall outside these ranges.

Who these fees apply to

The fees below apply to onshore clients (applicants who are resident or physically present in New Zealand when we start work on their case). Onshore engagements typically allow in-person consultations at our Manukau, Papakura or Hamilton offices and streamlined document collection.

Offshore clients (applicants located overseas, including the Cambodian community we work with through our Khmer-speaking team): please request a tailored quote. Offshore advisory engagements involve additional document collection, translation, in-country liaison, and case management coordination across time zones, which is reflected in the engagement-specific fee. Contact us via WhatsApp or our book consultation page.

Pricing principle

Professional advisory fees are separate from INZ government fees and any third-party costs (medical examinations, police certificates, translations, courier fees). All expected external costs are explained upfront so there are no surprises.

Visitor visas

VisaFee (NZD + GST)What’s included
Visitor Visa (Standard)$1,000 to $2,150Eligibility, documents, lodgement
Group Visitor Visa$1,200 to $2,350Group application coordination

Student visas

VisaFee (NZD + GST)What’s included
Student Visa$1,200 to $2,350Course advice, application, lodgement
Pathway Student Visa$1,400 to $2,600Multi-programme pathway planning
Post-Study Work Visa$1,200 to $2,150Eligibility check, application, lodgement

Work visas

VisaFee (NZD + GST)What’s included
Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)$2,000 to $3,600Job check, application, lodgement
Specific Purpose Work Visa$2,000 to $3,250Specialist work case preparation
Working Holiday Visa$800 to $1,550Eligibility, application assistance
Variation of Conditions$800 to $1,750Employer change, condition update

Residence visas

VisaFee (NZD + GST)What’s included
Skilled Migrant Category (SMC)$4,500 to $8,450Points assessment, EOI, full application
Green List (Straight to Residence)$4,000 to $7,150Occupation verification, full application
Work to Residence$4,000 to $7,150Pathway planning, residence application

Family visas

VisaFee (NZD + GST)What’s included
Partnership-Based Work Visa$2,000 to $3,900Relationship evidence, application
Partnership-Based Residence Visa$4,000 to $7,150Full relationship case, residence application
Dependent Child Visa$1,500 to $3,250Included with parent or standalone
Parent / Grandparent Visa$4,500 to $7,800Sponsorship, income evidence, full case

Investor & business visas

VisaFee (NZD + GST)What’s included
Active Investor Plus Visa$8,000 to $19,500Investment plan, full application
Business Investor Work Visa$6,000 to $13,000Business plan, investment evidence, full case

Employer services

ServiceFee (NZD + GST)What’s included
Employer Accreditation$2,000 to $4,550Full accreditation application
Job Check$1,500 to $2,600Single job check application

Immigration issues

ServiceFee (NZD + GST)What’s included
PPI Response$1,500 to $3,600Evidence gathering, written response
Health Waiver Application$1,500 to $3,600Medical evidence, waiver submission
Section 61 Request$2,000 to $4,550Compelling case preparation
Immigration Appeal (IPT)$3,000 to $7,800Tribunal preparation & representation
Deportation Defence$3,000 to $7,150Urgent response, appeal, representation
Special Directions$3,000 to $7,150Ministerial submission preparation

What every fee includes

  • Free initial eligibility assessment
  • Dedicated licensed adviser for your case
  • Full document preparation and review
  • Application preparation and lodgement with INZ
  • Communication with INZ on your behalf
  • Ongoing case management, updates, and WhatsApp access

What fees don’t include (paid directly to third parties)

  • INZ government application fees: varies by visa type (e.g. AEWV from NZD 1,540; Residence from Work from NZD 6,490). See INZ fee guide for current rates
  • Medical examination: approximately NZD 400 to 600
  • Police clearance certificates: varies by country
  • Translation and notarisation: if documents are not in English
  • Courier and postage fees: if applicable

Payment plans

Flexible payment plans spread across key application milestones:

  1. Initial assessment: first payment upon engagement
  2. Document preparation: second payment when preparation begins
  3. Final lodgement: remaining balance before application submission

Payment schedules can be tailored to individual needs, especially for larger or complex matters.

Practical next step

These are indicative ranges. Your specific fee depends on case complexity: health or character matters, multiple applications, complex evidence stacks, or novel use cases may fall outside the published range. If you are dealing with a refusal or other complication, our overview of immigration issues explains the categories and pathways. We disclose your specific fee in writing before any work begins, in your engagement letter.

Last reviewed . Information may have changed since this article was reviewed. For your specific case, talk to a licensed immigration adviser.