New Zealand: Proof of Police Clearance Certificate Requests No Longer Accepted for Accredited Employer Work Visas

Effective December 8, 2025, individuals applying for an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) must provide a valid police clearance certificate (PCC) with their application. Receipts that show that the applicant has applied for a PCC will no longer be accepted and may result in the application being denied or an AEVW being issued with a shorter validity. The change is intended to decrease AEWV processing times as applicants who submit all required documents, including a valid police clearance certificate, are expected to receive a quicker decision. Currently, Immigration New Zealand holds AEWV applications in an open status and contacts applicants to request any missing police certificates.  

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