What this Visa Make you Eligible for:
- Live permanently in New Zealand.
- Multiple Entry Visa.
- You can do any type of work anywhere in New Zealand.
- You can Study in New Zealand.
- Your Partner also can work in New Zealand.
- Your children can study in New Zealand.
Points Criteria:
- Eligible Points to Apply EOI is 100 points.
- Cutoff Points for EOI Pick up is 160 points.
Below are the areas from where applicant can gain Points,
- Age
- Skilled Employment or Offer in NZ
- Recognized Qualifications
- Overseas Work Experience
- Partner Skilled Employment in NZ
- Partner Recognized Qualifications
Bonus Points:
- Work experience in an Area of Absolute Skills Shortage.
- NZ Qualifications.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Below 55 years of Age.
- Have a Good Health of a complete Family.
- Have a Good Character for both the applicants.
- Recognized Qualifications.
- Skilled Employment in NZ.
- Overseas Work Experience.
- At least Competent plus English.
- Partner Qualifications.
- Partner English Efficiency.
NZ Sponsorship: Job offer from NZ or Skilled employment in NZ (Have the additional benefits in points system)
Additional Applicants: Your partner and children (below 24 years) can be added in residency visa application.
Visa Stay Period: You can stay indefinitely.
Application Fee:
- EOI Submission – NZ$ 530.
- SMC Application – NZ$ 3310.
Type of Application and Place of Application: Skilled Migration Visa can be submitted Paper application only and can apply from onshore or offshore.
Processing Time: Average Processing time is 10 months.