New Zealand offers a variety of migration visa options to accommodate different types of migrants. Below are the most common visa categories for migration:
1. Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Visa
The Skilled Migrant Category Visa is one of the most popular migration pathways to New Zealand. It allows skilled workers with qualifications and experience in in-demand occupations to apply for residency.
Eligibility: Applicants are assessed on a points-based system that considers factors such as age, skilled work experience, qualifications, and job offers.
Points System: To qualify, you must meet a minimum points threshold, with points awarded for education, work experience, and other factors.
2. New Zealand Work to Residence Visa
The Work to Residence Visa is a pathway for those who have a job offer from an accredited employer or a job in an in-demand occupation. This visa can lead to permanent residency after a certain period.
Eligibility: Applicants must have a job offer from an accredited employer or be in a skilled occupation listed on New Zealand’s Long-Term Skill Shortage List.
Transition to Residency: After working in New Zealand for a certain time, visa holders can apply for permanent residency.
3. New Zealand Entrepreneur Visa
The Entrepreneur Visa is designed for individuals who want to establish or purchase a business in New Zealand. Successful applicants can eventually apply for permanent residency.
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate business experience, sufficient capital investment, and a viable business plan for a New Zealand-based business.
Entrepreneur Work Visa: This visa is the first step for entrepreneurs and can lead to permanent residency through the Entrepreneur Residence Visa.
4. Family Sponsorship Visa
The Family Sponsorship Visa allows New Zealand citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their family members to live in New Zealand.
Eligibility: The sponsor must be a New Zealand citizen or resident, and the sponsored individual must be a close family member, such as a spouse, child, parent, or sibling.
Popular Sponsorship Categories:
👉Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa
👉Parent Resident Visa
5. New Zealand Investor Visa
For high-net-worth individuals, the Investor Visa provides an opportunity to gain residency by making significant investments in New Zealand.
Investor 1 Visa: Requires an investment of NZD 10 million over three years.
Investor 2 Visa: Requires an investment of NZD 3 million over four years and is open to applicants aged 65 or younger.