Over the past few months, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has significantly tightened the way it assesses visa applications. Many applicants are now experiencing an increase in Requests for Further Information (RFIs) and Potentially Prejudicial Information (PPI) letters—even for applications that would have sailed through a year ago.

If you are preparing a New Zealand visa application in 2025, it’s essential to understand how this stricter approach affects you, and how to avoid unnecessary delays or refusals.