RSE update

RSE visas to be extended by another six months

The Government has announced that it is extending Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) visas by six months, allowing these workers to stay and work in New Zealand.

Immigration New Zealand will contact all RSE employers whose workers visas are expiring. 

The extension will take effect from 18 August 2020 and will apply to all RSE workers whose visas are expiring between 18 August and 31 December 2020.  RSE workers who wish to continue to work in New Zealand for the same purpose after this additional six months will also be able to apply to stay longer. The requirement to return to their home country between seasons has been lifted in light of Covid travel restrictions.

Click here to read the Q&A from Immigration New Zealand - 25 August.

For more information, click here.