New Zealand Skilled Migrant Resident Visa

New Zealand is an island country, which is extremely diverse and welcoming. The country is rich in culture and its spectacular landscape with acres of open land are forever calling The mountains and mist-cloaked fjords with a variety of beaches and small towns makes this country extremely sought after. New Zealand is inviting people who have the skills that can contribute to their growing economy.

The Skilled Migrant Resident Visa gives you the opportunity to work & study in New Zealand and live there indefinitely. You can migrate with your family and dependent children who are below 24 years of age.

Currently, EOIs with 160 points or above are only being selected from the pool. So, if you have 160 points or more, your EOI will be selected from the pool, and you may be sent an Invitation to Apply (ITA). An ITA will offer you the opportunity to apply to live and work in New Zealand indefinitely.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

• Check Eligibility
• International Qualification Assessment-if required
• Submitting an expression of interest (EOI)
• EOI Draw( every 2 weeks)
• Country issued Invitation to Apply (3 weeks to review and issue ITA after EOI draw)
• Submit Application (within 4 months of ITA)
• Decision taken by the governing body

Govt Fees

EOI fee – $530

Application fee -3310

ADVANTAGES OF MIGRATION TO NEW ZEALAND

• Free to live, work and study.
• Access to NewZealand Healthcare and Education system
• Buying property
• Voting rights after being in country for 12 months.
• Plenty of job opportunities
• Eligible to apply for PR visa after 2 years on resident visa.
• Most high schools and universities are state run and free
• New Zealand universities are ranked in the top 500 in the QS World University Rankings