Entertainers Work Visa in New Zealand
Pitt & Moore & your visa
Immigration advice for performers, touring professionals and entertainment organisations.
New Zealand visa settings for entertainment work involve specific eligibility and documentation requirements. Early advice helps avoid delays and ensures your application is presented clearly.
Our expert immigration lawyers at Pitt & Moore specialise in helping productions, promoters and performers secure the right visas quickly and efficiently.
Speak with our immigration team today for help with your Entertainers Work Visa
If you are planning a production, festival or performance involving overseas talent, we can advise on the right visa pathway and timing from the outset.
Book a free 15-minute appointment to discuss your Entertainers Work Visa requirements today
Who we help
We assist:
Whether you are organising a music festival, bringing dancers or choreographers to New Zealand for a performance, or producing film or television content, Entertainers Work Visas should be considered early in your planning.
Entertainers Work Visas are required for private or public performances and for work on film, television or video productions within New Zealand.
How we can help you
At Pitt & Moore, we assist with pre-production planning, union consultation and Entertainers Work Visa coordination, as well as visa escalation for urgent travel.
Our immigration team works closely with production companies, line producers, music promoters, studios, artists and their support teams who need to bring people with specific skills to New Zealand. We provide comprehensive and practical advice tailored to your timeframe and commercial realities.
We assist with:
Who we assist with Entertainers Work Visas
We have expertise across a wide range of entertainment and production roles.
Film and television
Producers, directors and actors
Documentary makers and journalists
Television presenters
Contestants and guests
Music, stage and performance
International musicians
Live theatre performers
Promotional tours and music festivals
Dancers and choreographers
Stand-up comedians
Authors
Support and infrastructure
Technical crew
Support staff
Family members and personal staff or carers
Eligibility for Entertainers Work Visas
To be approved for an Entertainers Work Visa, applicants must:
Our Entertainers Work Visa process
We align immigration strategy with your production timelines to minimise disruption.
Indicative timeframes
Don’t leave it too late to get your Entertainers Work Visa.
The following timeframes give you an indication of the time it takes to get your Visa. Early advice from Pitt & Moore’s experienced relationship property lawyer can reduce stress, prevent costly mistakes and help you move forward with clarity.
| Planning | Visa preparation and union consultation (if applicable) | Visa processing |
|---|---|---|
| 7 days | 7–14 days | 1–3 weeks depending on INZ’s workload* |
*We can also assist with escalating processing of application where urgent travel is required.
Book a free 15-minute consultation to discuss your needs
If you need advice on an entertainers work visa, book an appointment and we will guide you through next steps.
Key contact
Elly Fleming
Senior Associate