How do you prove and check your New Zealand visa status in 2026?

Save the eVisa approval notification INZ sends when the visa is granted. It records visa type, conditions, travel windows, and expiry. Carry the passport that matches that record. Older physical visa labels or border stamps may still appear on some passports, but eVisas are the default for many recent grants: Apply for a visa.

If a bank, landlord, or school asks for status proof, offer the approval PDF plus consent for an electronic check rather than inventing a card number. Permanent resident pathways have their own later steps; do not confuse a temporary work eVisa with permanent residence.

Employers use VisaView to confirm whether a person can work and when the visa expires. Education providers have related tools. You usually need to consent and provide passport details. The Visa Verification Service lets a RealMe user check a visa record when the holder agrees: Set up RealMe. These tools show current visa conditions, not undecided applications or full travel history, and they do not prove identity on their own.

Update personal details through Immigration Online when your passport or contact data change. After arrival, keep IRD and health enrolment aligned with lawful stay: Get an IRD number and Paperwork after moving.