New Zealand Skilled Migration Category
The Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa in New Zealand is a pathway for skilled workers to gain residency based on their skills and qualifications.
It's designed for individuals who can make a meaningful contribution to the New Zealand economy. The process involves an online Expression of Interest (EOI) and a subsequent visa application if invited
Benefits
- Live, work and study in New Zealand.
- Pay local education fees for children.
- Subsidized public healthcare
- Access certain social security payments
- Apply for New Zealand citizenship after 5 years.
Requirements
- Be invited to apply.
- Be younger than 55 years of age when you are invited to apply.
- Have an offer of, or be working in, a full time skilled job with an accredited employer
- Have 6 skilled resident points from your skills and work in New Zealand
- Can include partner and any dependent children up to 24 years old.
- Nominate an occupation that matches your skills and qualifications and it is a relevant skill in New Zealand.
- Must meet the minimum English requirements.
- Must meet health and character requirements.