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Licensed immigration adviser fees
A licensed immigration adviser must set fees that are fair and reasonable in the circumstances. Licensed advisers disclose the minimum and maximum fee they charge for each application type when they apply to renew their licence each year.
The following table consists of data collected from licensed advisers between June 2009 and May 2010. These amounts are in New Zealand dollars and are exclusive of GST.
In cases where a zero fee is shown, it is possible that the adviser received payment from a third party. For example, referrals to educational institutions often attract a commission and the adviser may not charge the student applicant.
Temporary Entry
| Minimum $ | Maximum $ | Median $ | Average $ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student | 0 | 3600 | 750 | 894 |
| Visitor | 0 | 3600 | 500 | 829 |
| Work | 0 | 5888 | 1250 | 1543 |
Residence
| Minimum $ | Maximum $ | Median $ | Average $ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled migrant | 0 | 12750 | 3775 | 4009 |
| Family (Parent) | 250 | 13000 | 2750 | 3104 |
| Family (Partner) | 250 | 9250 | 2564 | 3055 |
| Family (Other) | 350 | 11500 | 3000 | 3234 |
| Returning Residents Visa | 50 | 7700 | 316 | 760 |
| Residence to Work | 140 | 9875 | 3000 | 3206 |
Business
| Minimum $ | Maximum $ | Median $ | Average $ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneur | 350 | 21875 | 5000 | 6329 |
| Investor | 350 | 35000 | 9250 | 10828 |
| Long Term Business Visa | 350 | 30000 | 7500 | 8937 |
What is the difference between median and average?
The median is the middle number in a sequence of numbers.
The average is calculated by dividing the total fees by the number of advisers.
Why do fees vary?
The fees charged by a licensed adviser may vary due to a number of factors, such as:
- The adviser’s experience
- The degree of complexity of an application
- The level of personal service provided
- Current market place fee levels.
Licensed advisers may also charge disbursements, such as photocopying, phone calls and couriers. These charges are not included in this information.