RESIDENCE VISAS
RESIDENCE VISAS
New Zealand offers several residence visas that allow people to live in the country permanently. If you are considering making NZ your home, connect with us to explore the possibilities and obtain the latest and most accurate information.
Your residence eligibility is based on the following factors
Skilled Migrant Category(SMC)
The Skilled Migrant Category is one of the most popular categories of residence designed for skilled workers. You need a total of 6 points which could be comprised of:
⦁ Qualification (Bachelor’s degree or higher) OR
⦁ Earn at least 1.5 times the median wage OR
⦁ Work in an occupation that requires occupational registration
Skilled work experience in NZ
You have the opportunity to accrue a maximum of 3 points for your work experience in NZ
Green list: Straight to residence
If your job offer falls under the Tier 1 Green List, you’re in luck! The Green List provides a direct and expedited route to residence, allowing you to fast-track your journey to becoming a New Zealand resident. If you work in one of these sectors, you may be eligible for a straight-to-residence pathway. Some of the key sectors include:
⦁ Healthcare Professionals
⦁ Engineers
⦁ Scientists
⦁ IT Professionals
⦁ Skilled workers in the construction industry
⦁ Business Professionals
Green list: Work to residence
If your job offer falls under the Tier 2 list of occupations’ you have a pathway to residence after 2 years of working in NZ. Some of the key sectors included on the Tier 2 list:
⦁ Teachers
⦁ Factory Process Worker
⦁ Construction workers
⦁ Civil Machinery Operators
⦁ Trades
⦁ Agriculture
Green list: Straight to residence
Care Workforce and Transport Sector work to residence
Care Workforce and Transport Sector work to residence:
If you work in one of the occupations in a Care Workforce sector or a Transport sector, you may be eligible to apply for residence after 2 years of working in NZ. Occupations include:
