Police certificate
NBI Clearance from the National Bureau of Investigation.
INZ usually asks for police certificates from your country of citizenship and from countries where you have lived for long periods. Check exactly which ones apply to your application.
Documents to start gathering
- PSA-issued birth and marriage certificates
- Employment certificates with duties and dates, especially for care and healthcare roles
- Professional registration evidence where your role requires it
What we often see
- Care workforce roles have their own residence pathway. Track your pay against the sector rate from day one.
- Keep every payslip: residence applications check pay across the whole qualifying period.
General guidance, updated 23 October 2026. Requirements depend on the visa and your circumstances; we’ll give you a personal checklist.