Fees You Can AffordWe will assess your individual circumstances and let you know the cost at the outset. The prices below are indicative and include a principal applicant only. Some applications may be comparatively straightforward, whilst others may be complicated and require us to spend more time on them.
Our Services
Residence Visa
Our goal: Help you choose the right pathway to live in New Zealand long-term and prepare a strong, well-evidenced residence application.
Best for: Skilled workers, people on work-to-residence pathways, and families wanting certainty about long-term options.
Fees from: Skilled Migrant Category from $4500. Parent, Residence from Work, Partner or Dependent Child of NZ Citizen or Resident from $2000 * additional family not included
What we help with:
Pathway mapping (e.g., Skilled Migrant Category, Green List Straight to Residence / Work to Residence, other eligible residence routes).
Eligibility and evidence planning (identity, health/character, role/skill alignment, relationship evidence where relevant).
Application preparation, submission, and Immigration NZ correspondence support.
Work Visa
Our goal: Get you working legally in NZ on the right visa and keep your options open for future residence where possible.
Best for: Applicants with NZ job offers, workers employed by accredited employers, and people needing a work visa linked to study or partnership.
Fees from: Essential Skills, Specific Purpose or Event, Work to Residence, Partner of NZ Citizen or Resident $1200 to $2000
What we help with:
Work visa strategy (e.g., Accredited Employer Work Visa, post-study work options, partnership-based work visas).
Employer/job/role alignment checks (conditions, length of stay, and what the visa allows).
End-to-end application support and practical guidance on maintaining visa conditions.
Student Visa
Our goal: Support students to study in NZ with the right visa plan, including work rights and realistic next-step pathways after graduation.
Best for: New international students, returning students, and graduates considering post-study work.
Fees from: $600
What we help with:
Student visa planning aligned to course/qualification and timing.
Post-study pathway planning (including Post-Study Work Visa considerations where applicable).
Ongoing support as your circumstances change (course changes, extensions, transitioning to work).
Family Visa
Our goal: Help families reunite in New Zealand by choosing the right family/partnership visa and presenting strong relationship and settlement evidence.
Best for: Partners, parents, and dependent children wanting to join family in NZ (or switch to a family-based pathway).
Fees from: $400
What we help with:
Partnership-based applications (what evidence is typically needed and how to present it clearly).
Broader family options (parents/children/other eligible categories depending on your situation).
Practical guidance on timelines, conditions (e.g., open work conditions in some partnership scenarios), and next steps.
NZ Employer Support
Our goal: Reduce risk and admin for NZ employers hiring migrants by guiding accreditation, job checks, and ongoing immigration compliance.
Best for: NZ businesses hiring on an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) pathway or managing multiple migrant employees.
Fees from: $600
What we help with:
Employer accreditation support (process steps, evidence expectations, and sharing access with your adviser in Immigration Online).
Job checks and hiring workflow guidance (what happens after accreditation and how it links to AEWV hiring).
Ongoing employer compliance and support to retain staff on the best-fit visa options.
Business Investor
Our goal: Support investors/entrepreneurs to choose a viable NZ investment or business route and manage the visa process from planning to approval.
Best for: People wanting to invest in and actively run a NZ business and (where available) pursue a residence outcome over time.
Fees from: $4,000
What we help with:
Visa option fit (e.g., Business Investor Work Visa requirements and what the visa allows).
Funds/source-of-funds and “fit and proper” preparation aligned to Immigration NZ expectations.
Coordinating the application process for you (and including partner/dependent children where eligible).
Citizenship applications
Our goal: To make your transition from resident to citizen clear, well-timed, and well-documented, so your application is straightforward for decision-makers to assess.
Best for: People who already hold residence (or are close to it) and want to understand when and how to apply for New Zealand citizenship with minimal surprises.
Fees from: From NZD $1000 for NZ based applicants (plus government application fees and any third-party costs such as translations or certificates).
What we help with:
We check your eligibility and timing for citizenship, explain residence and presence requirements in plain English, and help you prepare and organise your supporting documents. We can review your application before submission and talk through next steps if your situation is not straightforward.
Complex and high‑risk cases
Including section 61 and special directions
Our goal: To give you a realistic view of your position and, where a pathway exists, build the strongest possible request or application in a high‑risk setting.
Best for: People with complex immigration histories (for example, unlawful status, visa breaches, or previous declines) who may need a section 61 request, special direction, or other discretionary consideration.
Fees from: From NZD $1000, quoted case by case depending on complexity and urgency (plus any government and third-party costs).
What we help with:
We assess your current immigration position and risks, and advise whether a section 61 request, special direction, or another option is appropriate. We then help gather and structure supporting evidence, prepare detailed written submissions to Immigration New Zealand, and discuss alternative pathways if a discretionary option is unlikely to succeed
Book a consultation to discuss your eligibility.
"Big thank you, Settlers Immigration, and a special appreciation for Dan Prain, for your invaluable assistance in securing my visa. Your clear, friendly, and helpful support guided me seamlessly from the initial stages to successfully obtaining my visa. I am grateful for your excellent service, effective communication, and tech-savvy approach."
— S, 2022
Partnership work visa"Dan Prain has efficiently handled E's work visa and resident applications. We have appreciated his ability to understand our requirements and his skill in outlining a clear and effective course of action. His prior experience as an immigration officer has provided valuable insights into the process. For all these reasons, we recommended his services warmly."
— E and F, 2021
Partnership work visa
"Settlers Immigration services for my residence visa which is Section 61 was really amazing. I love the service and how they respond as soon as I need them and I need more information. Couldn't thank enough for the service. Such a wonderful and honest Service.
— N, 2023
Section 61