Skilled Migrant Category (points-based, 160+ points). Essential Skills Work Visa. Investor visa (Investor 1: NZD 10M, Investor 2: NZD 3M). Entrepreneur Work Visa. Long Term Skill Shortage List. PR after 2 years on resident visa. Citizenship after 5 years. English required. Growing Indian community (250K+). India-NZ bilateral cooperation.
Points-based residence visa for skilled workers. Need 160+ points based on skilled employment, qualifications, age, and work experience.
Expression of Interest
Submit EOI to Immigration NZ pool with points claim
~1 monthSelection from Pool
EOIs selected fortnightly based on points ranking
~3 monthsInvitation to Apply
Receive ITA and submit full residence application within 4 months
~4 monthsApplication Processing
INZ processes application with verification of claims
~8 monthsResidence Visa Grant
Granted resident visa, then permanent resident after 2 years
~24 monthsAuckland, Wellington, Christchurch
Fisher & Paykel, Xero, Fonterra, Air New Zealand, Spark NZ