Straight to Residence

The fast-tracked ‘Straight to Residence’ pathway means people who work in one of the Green List occupations, and have a job offer from an accredited employer, can come to New Zealand on a work visa and apply for residence, if they meet the criteria. Residence can also be applied for directly from offshore.

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 younger than 55 years of age.
  • Can include partner and any dependent children up to 24 years old.
  • Must have employment or an offer of employment from an accredited employer in an occupation on tier 1 of the Green List.
  • Must meet the minimum English requirements.
  • Must meet health and character requirements

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