AEWV English requirement extends to skill-level 3 roles
In force
Visa & immigration
AEWV applications for ANZSCO or NOL skill-level 3 roles made from 1 June 2026 must meet the minimum English requirement, extending a test that already applied to levels 4 and 5. Existing visas and employment are not retrospectively changed.
Who it affects
New AEWV applicants in skill-level 3 occupations and their accredited employers.
Sources
Primary: Immigration New Zealand — AEWV English-language change ↗
Verified 2026-08-02 · methodology