The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (the Ministry) is responsible for protecting and promoting New Zealand's interests overseas. We administer two Votes on behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs: Vote Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Vote Official Development Assistance. We also report to the Minister of Trade and to other portfolio Ministers on specific issues.

Professional Investor category
IELTS academic minimum score: 4.00
Entrepreneur, Employee of a Relocating Business
IELTS academic minimum score: 5.00
Long Term Business Visa categories
IELTS academic minimum score: 5.00
Long Term Skill Shortage List Residence Policy
IELTS academic minimum score: 5.00
Talent (Accredited Employers) Residence Policy
IELTS academic minimum score: 5.00
Talent (Arts, Culture and Sports) Residence Policy
IELTS academic minimum score: 5.00
General (Active) Investor category
IELTS academic minimum score: 5.50
  • Government
  • Suva
  • Fiji