Refugees in New Zealand

Refugees in New Zealand have two main pathways for resettling in the country. Asylum seekers may seek protection after arrival in New Zealand (either as refugees or protected persons). Refugees or protected persons may also be resettled from offshore through New Zealand's Refugee Quota Programme. Refugees who have been resettled can apply to sponsor relatives to join them (growing to 600 per year from 2021). In 2017/18 a community sponsorship pathway was trialled, extended from 2021.

Refugees in New Zealand

Refugees in New Zealand have two main pathways for resettling in the country. Asylum seekers may seek protection after arrival in New Zealand (either as refugees or protected persons). Refugees or protected persons may also be resettled from offshore through New Zealand's Refugee Quota Programme. Refugees who have been resettled can apply to sponsor relatives to join them (growing to 600 per year from 2021). In 2017/18 a community sponsorship pathway was trialled, extended from 2021.