New Zealand•OceaniaRecognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Limited Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
14-28 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
7 months
Renewable
No
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Seasonal work visa for Pacific Island nationals to work in horticulture and viticulture. Duration up to 7 months per year with eligibility from Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, Kiribati, Tuvalu, and other Pacific nations.
The RSE scheme allows workers from eligible Pacific Island nations to work seasonally in New Zealand's horticulture and viticulture industries. It supports both New Zealand's seasonal workforce needs and economic opportunities for Pacific workers.
Annual Visa Allocation
20,750 visas per year
The quota is reviewed annually by the New Zealand government.
No lottery system
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Requirements
Personal
Education
None or higher
Eligible Nationalities
This visa is available to citizens of: FJ, KI, NR, PG, WS, SB, TO, TV, VU
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
From eligible Pacific nation
RSE job offer
From registered RSE employer
Employment agreement
Details of position and terms
Health declaration
Medical screening form
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Advantages
- No visa fee
- Seasonal work opportunity
- Can repeat across years
- Established for Pacific nations
Considerations
- Limited to horticulture/viticulture work
- Seasonal only
- Limited to eligible nationalities
- Cannot accept permanent employment
- 6-month work history may affect wages
Application Process
Secure job offer
From a Recognised Seasonal Employer
Complete application
RSE visa application form
Gather documents
Passport, employment agreement, health declaration
Submit application
Via employer or immigration office
Medical screening
Health declaration
Await decision
Usually 2-4 weeks
Application Forms
Recognised Seasonal Employer Visa Application
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