Why New Zealand?
New Zealand could be the ideal cup of tea while considering for a protected and nonviolent land, where you can give a radiant advancing future to the kith and kin. Families feel safe to come and go without the perpetual fear of crime. It’s a great place to bring up children. New Zealand offers for great amusement, leisure and expedition.
New Zealand has only one visa program for Permanent Residence
1. The Skilled Migrant Category
If you have skills, qualifications or experience that New Zealand needs you may be able to apply for a resident visa under the Skilled Migrant Category.
Application Procedure
The Skilled Migrant Category is a points system based on factors such as age, work experience, your qualifications, and an offer of skilled employment.
- Self assessment
Check you meet the requirements and calculate your points. - Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI)
Next, you will need to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) Online. - Receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA)
If you have 160 points or more you’ll be selected from the EOI pool and may be sent an ITA.
- Submit a resident application
Submit your resident application on the form we provide you with. - Receive your visa
If successful, you’ll be issued a resident visa.
Eligibility Criteria
- Age: Below 55 years
- Meet English language requirements
- Meet the health requirements
- Meet the character requirements
Benefits of NZ Permanent Residence
- Education
Rights to free education in state schools, tertiary fee subsidies and student loans depend on residence. - Welfare benefits
Get a benefit from Work and Income, you’ll usually need to be either a citizen or resident of New Zealand.
- Voting
The right to vote in general elections and local elections depends on residence. - Juries
Being eligible to serve on a jury depends on residence.