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Corporate Enquirers: Click here for Corporate Categories
Individual Enquiries: See below for Individual Categories.
1. Skilled Migrant
- Recognised basic qualification (e.g. trade qualification, diploma, bachelors' degree).
- A high level of competence in English.
- Ability to provide financial support and accommodation for yourself and your family for your first two years in New Zealand.
- You have a relevant offer of employment from a New Zealand employer or are already employed in New Zealand.
Click here for more information.
2. Business Categories
- Business Investor
A residence category which requires
- Investment funds of at least NZD 2,000,000 (approx USD 1.4 – 1.6m) to be invested in New Zealand for at least five years. Refer to our links page for current exchange rate.
- The principal applicant must be able to show at least five years’ business experience
- The maximum acceptable age is 54 years
Click here for more Business Immigration information.
- Active Investor Migrant Category – effective November 2007
A 3 tier residence category based on investment funds of NZD 20 million, 10 million or 2.5 million with differing age and English language requirements. Click here for information
- Entrepreneur
A residence category for applicants who have successfully established a business in New Zealand. Click here for more Entrepreneur information
- Long-term Business Visa/Permit (LTBV)
A "Temporary Entry" category for those who wish to establish a business in New Zealand. Successful applicants under this category will be granted a multiple-entry three year Business Visa or Permit. This may be extended to a maximum of six years under some circumstances. Successful LTBV holders may apply for residence under the Entrepreneur category after two years of operation of their business.
LTBV applicants must provide proof of an English language background or achieve an overall Band score of 5 in the general training module of IELTS. Click here for more LTBV more information.
3. Family
You must have immediate family (parent, brother/sister or child) living permanently and legally in New Zealand for 184 days in each of the 3 years immediately prior to the date of your application. Click here for more Family Category information.
4. Family and Other Quota Category
If you do not qualify under any other residence category and are a parent, grandparent, sibling adult or adult child of a New Zealand resident or citizen you may be able to gain residence in this category.
The quota for this category will be set annually. For the 2002/2003 year, the quota was 250 and subsequent years’ quotas have been set at zero. Sponsors [your New Zealand relatives] will need to register when the quota opens for registration in April of each year. Click here for more Family Quota information.
5. Long Term Skills Shortages
Applicants who:
- hold an offer of employment in New Zealand for at least 2 years in an occupation included on the Long Term Skills Shortages List (LTSSL) and
- meet any registration requirements necessary to take up the offer of employment in New Zealand
may be granted a work visa or permit. All applicants must meet health and character requirements.
Click here for more Long Term Skills Shortages information.
6. Students
The New Zealand Government encourages international students to study in New Zealand. Those students, who complete a NZ qualification which meets residence criteria, may be able to apply for residence or a work permit upon completion of their studies. We can provide the right advice. For more information please email us.
7. Executive Programme
International or 'substantial' New Zealand companies may qualify to employ specialist or senior international personnel under specific conditions. For companies which meet the criteria applications can be handled quickly with a minimum of processing difficulty. However other work visa and permit applications are very complex, require careful handling and must meet a high threshold of proof that there are no local workers available to fill the position.
The Executive programme is designed to assist major employers to bring senior and specialised personnel to New Zealand and covers a number of temporary visa/permit policies as below. The specific character of these policies has allowed us to put together an appropriately tailored and relevant package and as such we receive exceptional service from the NZ authorities.
8. Employees of Relocating Businesses
This is a residence category for senior employees of businesses which are establishing a presence or relocating their operations to New Zealand. The parent business may continue to operate in its home country and links between the parent and the New Zealand business are encouraged. Click here for more Employees of Relocating Businesses.
9. Talent Visas
The Talent Visas section is divided into two categories. Talent (Accredited Employer) Work Policy Visa stipulates a requirement of an offer of full time skilled employment and the employer must be Accredited. Click here for more information on the Talent (Accredited Employer) Work Policy visa.
The Talent (Arts, Sports and Culture) Work Policy requires applicants to have exceptional talent in a particular field of art, sport or culture, be aged 55 or under and hold a sponsorship. Click here for more information on the Talent (Arts, Sports and Culture) Work Policy visa.
10. Secondment / Approvals in Principals
Secondment
Please click here for more information on Secondment.
Approvals in Principle
Please click here for more information on Approvals in Principle.
New Zealand Employers
If you are an employer and wish to bring a non-resident employee to New Zealand to fill a specialist or senior position, we will provide an initial feasibility assessment at no charge. Please contact us for further information. See our Executive Programme for senior and personnel. |
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