Emergency benefit for temporary visa holders
If you’ve got a temporary visa and you can’t return home due to COVID-19, we may be able to help. An Emergency Benefit can help with your basic living costs, usually until you can arrange to get home.
Information
You can apply for the Emergency Benefit until 28 February 2021.
It’s paid up until 28 February 2021.
Please contact your Embassy, High Commission or Consulate for further support if you need it.
https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/covid-19/temporary-visa-holders.html