New Zealand will stop accepting at-home Occupational English Test (OET) results for immigration applications from July 13, 2026, requiring applicants to complete all parts of the English language test in person at supervised test centres.
The change, announced by Immigration New Zealand on Monday, will apply from midnight on July 12, 2026, New Zealand Standard Time (NZST). OET is an English language test commonly used by immigration applicants working in the health sector.