Become a licensed adviser

In this section

• Licensing

  To become a licensed immigration adviser you must meet the requirements set out in the Immigration Adviser Competency Standards 2016 or the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Act 1997.

• Qualifications

  To become a licensed immigration adviser for the first time you must either have completed an approved qualification or entry course, or be registered as a migration agent in Australia.

• How to apply for an initial licence

  To get a New Zealand immigration adviser licence under the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007, you need to submit an online application with the Immigration Advisers Authority (IAA).

• Apply as an Australian registered migration agent

  If you’re registered with the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA) in Australia, you can apply for a New Zealand immigration adviser licence using the process set out in the TTMRA.

• Licensing toolkit

  Provides guidance on the licensing requirements for licensed immigration advisers seeking to renew or upgrade their licence.

• Supervision toolkit

  This toolkit sets out the Immigration Advisers Authority’s guidance relating to supervision.

• Apply now

  To obtain a licence, you need to submit an online application with the Immigration Advisers Authority.

• Follow your application

  You can use the IAA online portal to see the status of your application, and view your past applications.