Trafficking Child Victim Visitor Visa

At a Glance

Item	Details
Visa name	Trafficking Child Victim Visitor Visa
Purpose	Temporary protection for trafficking victims
Stay	12 months
Cost	NZD $0
Processing	High priority
Age eligibility	17 or younger when identified
Location requirement	Must be in New Zealand
Police requirement	New Zealand Police certification required
Work rights	Cannot work
Study	Up to 3 months annually
Medicare	Not stated in the source
Travel facility	Multiple-entry condition required to return
Residence pathway	May apply for resident visa
Citizenship	Not stated in the source
Family sponsorship	Not stated in the source
Visa record	Conditions recorded in eVisa

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Purpose

This visa is for a child in New Zealand who is a suspected victim of people trafficking and has been certified by New Zealand Police.

Eligibility

The child must:

• Be in New Zealand.
• Have been aged 17 or younger when identified as a victim of people trafficking.
• Have a people trafficking report assessed by New Zealand Police.
• Be certified by New Zealand Police as a victim of people trafficking.
• Be in good health and of good character.
• Genuinely intend to meet the visa conditions.

The child may be unaccompanied or may be a trafficking victim together with their parents.

Stay and Cost

• The visa allows a stay of 12 months.
• There is no fee for this visa.
• Processing is a high priority.

Rights and Conditions

Work

The child cannot work in New Zealand.

Study

The child may study for up to 3 months in any 12-month period.

For school-aged children:

• Study is limited to 3 months in any calendar year.
• Study exceeding 2 weeks must be at a school signatory to the Code of Pastoral Care for International Students.

Travel

To leave and return to New Zealand, the child needs a valid multiple-entry travel condition.

Visa expiry

The child must leave New Zealand before the visa expires. Visa conditions are recorded in the child’s eVisa.

Residence

The child can apply for a Trafficking Victim Resident Visa.

Required Evidence

Identity

Provide:

• Two acceptable photos of the child.
• The child’s passport or certificate of identity.

If unavailable, provide the original or certified copy of a birth certificate or another identity document.

Additional identity evidence may apply:

Applicant location or nationality	Additional evidence
China applicants in China	Hukou and identity cards
China paper applications	INZ 1027 supplementary form
Hong Kong or Macao applicants	Child’s identity card
Hong Kong or Macao paper applications	INZ 1220 supplementary form
Indonesian citizens	Kartu Keluarga
French Polynesia or Wallis and Futuna	Carte d’assuré if non-French
New Caledonia	Livret de famille
Non-French applicants in New Caledonia	Carte d’assuré

Health

The child may need a chest X-ray and medical examination.

Character

Children aged 17 or over may need to provide Police Certificates.

Trafficking certification

Provide evidence that New Zealand Police certified the child as a victim of people trafficking.

Translations

Documents not in English must have certified full English translations from an approved translator.

Application Steps

1. Gather identity, health, character and trafficking-certification evidence.
2. Include certified English translations where required.
3. Provide country details to view available submission information.
4. Submit the application using the process shown for the applicant’s country.

Important Warning

From 24 September 2026, new applications for most visitor visas can only be submitted through enhanced Immigration Online.