New Zealand is a fantastic place to live and work. It’s a small country with a population of just over four million, but it’s also got plenty of natural beauty and an abundance of resources that make it one of the world’s best places to live.
The country has been growing rapidly in recent years, making it very attractive as both a place to move for people from other countries and as an investment opportunity for foreigners who want to build their lives there.
If you’re thinking about immigrating to New Zealand or just want some tips on how best to do so, read on!
How to Get a New Zealand Visa
To immigrate to New Zealand, you’ll need a visa. There are three types of New Zealand visas:
- Student visa – allows you to study at a New Zealand university or college for up to three years. The school will pay your tuition fees and provide accommodation while you’re there. You must also have enough money in your bank account for living expenses throughout this period (this is known as a “stipend”). This type of visa can also be used by people who want to work on farms or other rural industries; however, this option isn’t available when applying online through the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment website (MOBILE).
- Work visa – allows you to work in New Zealand after completing a job interview at MOBIE’s offices in Auckland City or Wellington City (depending on where they’re located). If accepted into this program, employers may hire qualified applicants directly instead of just sending them an email requesting information about their skillset so they can assess whether they fit into the company culture before offering employment opportunities based on those qualifications alone
New Zealand Visas, Immigration Points Calculator
You may have heard about the points calculator and wondered what it is, how to use it, and whether or not using one is worth it. We’ll explain all of this below!
The points calculator is a tool that helps you determine how many visas you’ll need for your trip by using the information on your application form (such as age, nationality, and occupation) and other factors such as the length of stay in New Zealand.
You access this information when applying for a visa; if you don’t know where to get started with your application process we recommend checking out our guide here: https://www.immigration-nz/visa-and-immigration/apply_for_a_new_visa
Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Visa
If you are a skilled migrant, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) will grant you a Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) visa.
A skilled migrant is someone who has been assessed to have the required knowledge and skills to meet their employment obligations in New Zealand. This means they can be employed by any employer and not just on-shore enterprises, like those with international investment status.
To qualify for an SMC visa, applicants must: 1) hold at least 3 years of qualifying work experience in another country; 2) pass two standard English language tests (IELTS or TOEFL); 3) provide proof of adequate funds for living expenses during your stay here; 4) prove that all family members are eligible for residency under this category e
Work-to-Residence Work Visa
A work-to-residence visa is a new type of visa that allows you to live and work in New Zealand without having to apply for a residence permit.
The main advantage of this type of visa is that you don’t have to wait years before your application is approved, because we can process it within just one or two months after applying!
The requirements vary depending on whether you’re applying as an investor (to invest NZ$2 million in business) or a self-employed person (who earns over NZ$50,000 per year).
Working Holiday Visa
If you want to work in New Zealand, but don’t want to live there, then the Working Holiday Visa is for you!
The Working Holiday Visa allows young people between 18 and 30 years of age from certain countries (Australia and New Zealand) who can demonstrate that they have sufficient funds for their trip.
The length of time on this visa is three months and once it’s over, it also counts towards another one-year visa if re-entering Australia or New Zealand again within five years following departure from either country.
This means that if you apply for a working holiday visa now, then come back at age 30 with no job lined up—you’ll still be able to apply for another one-year extension from when your current application was approved (provided all other requirements are met).
Silver Fern Job Search Visa
If you have been living in New Zealand for at least 3 years and have a permanent job, then you can apply for the Silver Fern Job Search Visa. The application fee is NZ$150, which includes your biometric information – fingerprints, and photographs.
There are no age limits or income requirements that need to be met by applicants wishing to apply for this visa category. This means that all people who want to migrate from Australia permanently can do so if they meet these criteria!
Silver Fern Practical Experience Visa
The Silver Fern Practical Experience Visa is a requirement for those who wish to immigrate to New Zealand. The visa allows you to stay in the country for up to two years, during which time you will be able to work and study to gain experience working in an area that interests you.
- What is the Silver Fern Practical Experience Visa?
The Silver Fern Practical Experience Visa is a type of working holiday visa that allows people from all over the globe who have completed a certain number of studies or has gained practical experience within their field of choice (e.g., health care) while in New Zealand over two years before applying for permanent residency status at the end of their first year here as visitors/tourists.* What does “practical experience” mean? It means doing something which helps someone else; not just any old thing but something useful such as teaching English classes at an international school or cleaning houses for minimum wage (which we’ll talk about later).
University and College Graduates Visa
If you want to study or work in New Zealand, then this is the visa for you.
The University and College Graduates Visa (UGC) allows people who have been accepted into an institution of higher education in New Zealand to stay in the country temporarily. It also gives them access to public services such as healthcare and social welfare systems.
Who can apply?
This type of visa is only available for those who have completed their studies at an approved foreign university or college outside New Zealand and who have been accepted by an approved training provider within New Zealand.
There are some exceptions but these are usually limited by nationality rather than academic qualification level so check with Immigration NZ before applying if this applies to your situation!
How do I apply?
You must submit your application either: Online (www2); or by Phone (+64 0800 888 889). You will need two pieces of evidence proving that you meet all entry requirements: One copy showing acceptance into another university/college abroad; plus one copy showing graduation from one already attended here In addition to these documents there must also be current bank statements showing income made after graduation from overseas schools starting enrollments beginning
New Zealand is a fantastic place to work, and you can immigrate there through one of several different visa categories.
New Zealand is a fantastic place to work, and you can immigrate there through one of several different visa categories.
New Zealand is a popular destination for skilled workers, and the country has several visa options for workers.