Moving to a new country is a huge milestone, but sorting out visas can quickly feel overwhelming. If you’re trying to secure a future here, finding the best immigration agencies in Christchurch can make all the difference. 

While more complex legal issues or visa disputes may eventually require help from immigration lawyers or even employment lawyers for workplace rights, a licensed adviser typically handles the heavy lifting for standard applications. 

I’ve spent hours researching local firms to see who genuinely delivers stress-free results and who falls short, so you can make your move with more confidence.

Service Type	Average Cost Range (NZD)
Initial Face-to-Face Consultation	$80 – $300
Visitor, Student, or Post-Study Visas	$800 – $2,500
Accredited Employer Work Visas (AEWV)	$1,500 – $3,300
Residence or Permanent Residency Visas	$3,000 – $7,900+
Hourly Rate for Complex Cases	$150 – $315 per hour
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) Student Fees	$750 – $850
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) Resident Fees	$3,320 – $6,450+

1. Zealand Immigration

Website: https://www.zealandimmigration.co.nz/

Address: Unit 4/243 Cambridge Terrace 

Contact: 333 713 78 / 272 222 600

Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM

If you’re dealing with a complicated visa situation, Zealand Immigration focuses on tougher cases like Potentially Prejudicial Information (PPI) responses and Section 61 requests. 

What’s great about them is that many of their advisers are immigrants themselves, which tends to make the process feel more understanding and less intimidating. 

They also work closely with universities, helping international students manage both enrolments and visa renewals in one place.

However, some clients have mentioned that communication can slow down after payment, and that can leave you feeling a bit unsure about where your application is. 

Others felt the advice was quite general rather than fully tailored to their situation. If you do decide to work with them, it’s probably best to stay proactive and follow up regularly so you stay on top of your case.

This is a kind of service I expect

Recommended. Thanks Zealand immigration team and special thanks for hardwork of Nanish ji. Dealing with Nanish was so easy and professional. Team and Nanish helped me understand what documents required for aewv and Nanish answered all my questions even at night after hours and on weekends too. This is a kind of service I expect. Thanks alot.

• Jaggyz | Google Review 

They made it appear so smooth and got my visa

I would sincerely like to acknowledge the efforts done by Zealand immigration and special thanks to Mr.Nanish. Such a hardworking guy. He acknowledged, received and answered my all the stressful queries even late nights even on weekends. Really appreciate the professionalism and actually putting good efforts for your clients. Dealing with Nanish was so easy and professionalism in communicating was outstanding. I was so stressful for my situation and outcome. But they made it appear so smooth and got my visa. Appreciate it!!!

• Sammych | Google Review  

2. Re Immigration

Website: https://reimmigration.co.nz/

Address: 4/27 Tyne St, Addington 

Contact: 212 622 662 | 226 912 552

Hours: Monday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

The visa process becomes much simpler when you have direct accountability from a single, experienced adviser. Re Immigration is run by Dev Karwasara, a licensed adviser with over a decade of experience in international education and visa support. 

They offer a fully online application process, along with a personalised document checklist that’s tailored to your specific situation. 

Everything is also kept quite structured, which can help remove a lot of the guesswork during the application process.

I actually spoke with Dev about how their workflow operates. I love how his transparent, straightforward approach to pricing and advice felt very reassuring. 

Unfortunately, they’re a boutique operation built around one main adviser, so capacity can be limited during peak periods. You’ll also need to pay upfront consultation fees. 

Another thing to note is that the service is strictly visa-focused without broader relocation support.

Everything was done efficiently and with great attention to detail

I had an excellent experience with Re Immigration. Dev and staff were friendly, professional, and very helpful throughout. Everything was done efficiently and with great attention to detail. I really appreciated the prompt communication and how smoothly the whole process went. Highly recommend to anyone looking for reliable and quality service!

• SALIL SOOD | Google Review 

For any immigration related services

I completely impressed with their professionalism and customer service. I applied a visa with them and it was a easy and stress free work for us which we weren’t assume. We nothing had to worry about things and all documents.  They never call or disturb us for anything.  It was really a professional and great service by them. Also our visa conditions was some kinda difficult but with them we get the positive result.  Thank you so much for their service.

Genuine and professional work by them.

Highly recommend them to others  for any immigration related services.

• Jagdeep Singh | Google Review  

3. Kaur Migrations

Website: https://kaurmigrations.co.nz/

Address: 1/21 Mandeville St, Riccarton

Contact: 225 955 103

Hours: Monday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

For anyone looking for deep industry insight, working with an adviser who previously served in the British High Commission Visa Department can be a real advantage. 

Kaur Migrations delivers tailored, case-by-case guidance under the direct leadership of Teji Kaur, who brings over 15 years of both international and local immigration experience. 

Her approach works well for both local employers and individual migrants who are working towards residency pathways. It’s methodical and clear, which can be reassuring when the process feels complex or uncertain.

She also follows a structured 5-step process, covering everything from initial eligibility assessments through to application lodgement and outcome support.

On the downside, this is an adviser-led boutique practice, so they may not suit clients who prefer large corporate firms with extensive specialist teams. 

The smaller scale can also mean limited capacity during peak periods when visa demand is high.

Clearly explained each point to immigration

I am extremely grateful to Teji Ma’am  for helping me get my New Zealand visa approved. Since my previous visitor visa was cancelled, my case was quite complicated, but she handled everything so carefully and clearly explained each point to immigration. Her dedication and guidance made this possible. And she is very kind, professional, and supportive. I’m  truly thankful for her help..

• Pari Sandhu | Google Review 

Reliable and professional immigration assistance

I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the exceptional service provided by Kaur Migrations . Special Thanks to Teji Mam for her  extensive knowledge, and commitment throughout my family’s visa process. I highly recommend her services to anyone seeking reliable and professional immigration assistance. Thanks again.

• Shahzad Ahmed | Google Review 

4. Visapoint Immigration Services Ltd

Website: https://www.visapoint.co.nz/

Address: 55 Rempstone Drive, Halswell 

Contact: 210 290 1035

Hours: Monday – Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM

If you want an advisory team that truly understands the emotional weight of moving, this firm stands out because it was founded by a former migrant. 

VisaPoint Immigration Services Ltd takes a team-based approach with multiple licensed advisers, including Gurpreet Singh and Evelyn Dwyer, who holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree. 

They provide broad support for partnership visas, along with complex legal matters such as Immigration and Protection Tribunal (IPT) appeals and deportation cases.

A friend of mine actually used their services for a tricky partnership application, and she said it was reassuring to have legal experts guiding each step of the process. That level of support can make a stressful situation feel a bit more manageable.

The main drawback is that their focus is quite specialised, so they don’t offer broader relocation services. If you’re looking for help with things like housing or utility setup, you’ll need to work with a separate provider.

Honest and reliable immigration advice

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I’m very grateful for the help and support I received from Gurpreet Singh. He guided me step by step from my work visa all the way to getting my residency visa. Everything was explained clearly, communication was excellent, and the whole process was handled very professionally. I highly recommend Gurpreet Singh to anyone looking for honest and reliable immigration advice. Thanks

• aman swaich | Google Review 

The visa was eventually approved

Had a great experience with Gurpreet-immigration advisor. He helped a family member with a New Zealand student visa, and despite an initial decline due to unexpected reasons, he handled everything professionally and guided us through the right process.

With his strong knowledge of immigration policies and persistence, the visa was eventually approved. Really appreciate his support and highly recommend his services to anyone needing immigration advice in New Zealand.

• Shivam Arora | Google Review 

5. Core Immigration Advisers NZ

Website: https://coreimmigration.com/

Address: Unit E, 1 Brynley St, Hornby 

Contact: 223 283 897

Hours: Monday – Friday 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM

For those keeping their global options open, choosing an agency with international reach can help streamline the entire immigration journey. 

Core Immigration Advisers NZ provides multi-country support across New Zealand, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada. 

Their team-based model connects clients with dedicated case specialists, supported by a network of over 120 global education and employment partners to help smooth student and work pathways.

They also handle more complex situations, including character concerns and previous visa refusals, which can be particularly helpful if your application history isn’t straightforward. 

On top of that, their Australian services are backed by Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA) certified consultants.

Do take note, though, that they do charge upfront consultation fees for a standard half-hour session.

Provided clear guidance, answered all our questions patiently

We had a great experience with core immigration.Big thanks to Shivam and Harry. They provided clear guidance, answered all our questions patiently, and handled the visa process very professionally. Thanks to their hard work, our visa was approved smoothly. I highly recommend their services.

• Amandeep Kaur | Google Review 

To anyone seeking support and guidance for Visa- related concerns

I would wholeheartedly recommend Core Immigration advisers NZ to anyone seeking support and guidance for Visa- related concerns. I received my student visa. Every step of the process from documentation to submission was handled  by Shamsher Singh Sir with great clarity. Thanks to his expert guidance and the service was smooth and truly reassuring.

• Olivia Lukose | Google Review