Skilled Migrant Category
Points-based PR pathway for skilled professionals.
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Move to
🇳🇿
Move to
New Zealand.
Clean, green and full of opportunity.
New Zealand offers a unique combination of natural beauty, strong economy and relaxed lifestyle. Its Skilled Migrant Category and Green List occupations make it an attractive destination for professionals seeking a better work-life balance.
18+
Visa routes
6-12 mo
Processing time
96%
Success rate
Why New Zealand
Reasons to
Reasons to
make the move.
Green List Occupations
Fast-track to residence for in-demand roles.
Work-Life Balance
Consistently ranked among the best in the world.
Free Healthcare
Public healthcare for residents and citizens.
Safe & Clean
Low crime, pristine nature, top-ranked quality of life.
Citizenship in 5 Years
Apply for citizenship after 5 years of residence.
Visa routes
Every path to
Every path to
New Zealand.
Popular
Skilled Migrant Category
Points-based residence visa for skilled workers.
Fast Track
Green List Roles
Direct residence for in-demand occupations like doctors, engineers, IT.
Work
Accredited Employer Work
Work visa with a job offer from an accredited NZ employer.
Study
Student Visa
Study at NZ institutions with post-study work rights.
Family
Partner Visa
Join your partner who is a NZ citizen or resident.
Investor
Investor Visa
Residence through investment in NZ businesses.
Questions
About New Zealand.
It is a points-based residence visa. You need a minimum of 6 points from occupational registration, qualifications or income.
A list of in-demand occupations. Tier 1 roles offer straight-to-residence; Tier 2 roles offer a work-to-residence pathway after 2 years.
A job offer significantly boosts your application but is not always mandatory under the Skilled Migrant Category.
Typically 6–12 months from Expression of Interest to approval, depending on your profile and INZ processing times.
Start your journey
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Book your free
consultation.
30 minutes with a licensed consultant. No obligation. No cost.