Visa Conditions

Variation of Conditions (VOC)

Circumstances change. If you hold a New Zealand visa and your situation has shifted (new employer, new course, different study location), you may be able to apply for a Variation of Conditions rather than starting a fresh visa application. We can advise you on whether a VOC is the right step and handle the application for you.

What You Can Vary

Student Visa Holders

  • Change the course you are studying
  • Change your education provider
  • Change the location of your study
  • Add permission to work part-time during term
  • Add permission to work full-time during holidays

Work Visa Holders

  • Change your occupation
  • Change your employer
  • Change your place of employment
  • Add permission to study part-time

Important: If you hold an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) and wish to change your employer or occupation, you will generally need to apply for a new visa rather than a VOC. Contact us to confirm what applies to your situation.

Visitor Visa Holders

  • Study part-time (up to 3 months)
  • Undertake seasonal work in horticulture or viticulture

Variation of Travel Conditions

If you hold a student, work, or visitor visa and want to leave New Zealand and return under the same conditions, you can apply for a variation of travel conditions. This allows you to travel without your current visa conditions changing.

Need to Change Your Visa Conditions?

Applying for the wrong type of variation, or missing a step, can create complications with your current visa. We will tell you exactly what to apply for and handle it correctly.

Ask Us About a VOC