Residency Visa
New Zealand Residency Visa (Skilled Migrant Work Visa)
What is the Residency Visa?
On this visa, applicants are allowed to:
- Work in New Zealand
- Live in New Zealand
- Study in New Zealand
It works on a points-based system where the minimum requirement is 100 points. Applications enter the pool, but candidates with 140+ points are often selected directly from the Expression of Interest stage.
Long Term Skill Shortages and Absolute Skill Shortage
Applicants are often assessed based on whether their occupation is listed in New Zealand’s shortage lists. These lists identify jobs where local talent is limited, increasing approval chances for skilled migrants.
New Zealand Points System
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Frequently Asked Questions
It is a Skilled Migrant Visa that allows you to live, work, and study in New Zealand based on a points system.
The minimum requirement is 100 points, but candidates with 140+ points are often selected directly from the EOI pool.
It is usually issued for 2 years initially and can be extended for up to 3 more years.
Age, qualifications, work experience, job offer in New Zealand, language skills, and adaptability factors all contribute to your score.
Yes, IELTS (General Module) with a minimum score of 6.5 is commonly required for skilled migration pathways.
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