New Zealand Visa Types

Skilled Migrant 

Visa's available

  • Residency
  • Work to Residency
  • Temporary Work Visa / Permit

Allows you to migrate to New Zealand permanently via one of the above pathways. In order to apply you:

  • Must be 55 or under when applying
  • Must have recognised trade or tertiary qualifications relevant to the job you are seeking in New Zealand.
          In absence of qualifcations, 3 - 5 years relevant experience may be taken into account.
  • Must obtain professional registration in New Zealand prior to application,  if applicable
  • Obtain applicable bona-fide job offer


Long Term Business Visa - 

Is generally open to Business Owners / Managers / Directors with a successful history of business ownership. To apply under this category you must:

  • have a satisfactory business plan
  • have sufficient funds for maintenance and accommodation
  • meet health and character requirements
  • have obtained professional or occupational registration in New Zealand if registration were required for operating the proposed business
  • principal applicant has to satisfy the English Language standard
  • had relevant business experience
  • demonstrate a genuine commitment to undertake the planned business


Investor  (Active Investor Migrant Category) - Allows you to migrate permanently

  • There are three sub-categories under this heading:
  • Global - need to invest $20 million with at least $5 million in active investment
  • Professional - need to invest $10 million with at least $2 million in active investment
  • Active - need to invest a minimum of $2.5 million and is points tested. You do not need to own and operate a business in New Zealand under this category
  • Satisfy other criteria, e.g. English language and age


Other Categories - Temporary Visa's - allows you to to live in New Zealand temporarily.

  • Student Visa
  • Allows you to study and work up to 20 hours per week
  • Working Holiday
  • Available to people 18 to 30 years of age. Allows you to work and travel for up to one year (two for UK citizens).
  • Work must be on a casual basis
  • Visitor
  • Temporary entry to New Zealand for holiday only
  • Skilled Migrant
  • You must be 55 or under when applying
  • Available for temporary work up to 3 years in duration
  • Must obtain professional registration in New Zealand prior to application if applicable
  • Obtain applicable bona-fide job offer sponsored by a New Zealand employer.
        The employer must be able to show that there was no New Zealander available.

 

Click here for the New Zealand Assessment Form