New Zealand Migration Program

What is the New Zealand migration program?

The New Zealand migration program does not discriminate and is open to anyone from any country regardless of their ethnic origin, gender, color, or religion, provided they meet the criteria set out in law.

If you would like an opportunity to live and work in New Zealand, there are many visa options available to you. Find the New Zealand visa most likely to meet your specific circumstances below.

What kinds of immigrant visas are there?

Depending on whether you want to work, study, invest, or just visit, New Zealand provides a variety of visa alternatives. The first step in applying for any visa is to determine the categories that are open to you and their fundamental requirements. Here is a brief breakdown of visa categories:

To live in New Zealand, you can apply to one these following types of visas:

• Partnership: Your partner is a New Zealand resident or citizen
• Skilled Migrant: You have specialist skills or work in an occupation on a skills shortage list
• Family: You have a close family connection to New Zealand
• Investor: You have at least NZ$3 million to invest in New Zealand
• Entrepreneur: You wish to buy or set up a business in New Zealand
• Talent (Accredited Employer): Work Visa

If you have a qualification comparable to what New Zealand employers expect, you can work here temporarily or permanently. Here are the types of visas you can apply to work in New Zealand:

• Skilled Migrant: You have specialist skills or work in an occupation on a skills shortage list
• Essential Skills: You have skills that employers are unable to find in the local labour market
• Work to Residence: You have specialist skills that allow you to work in New Zealand for 2 years before applying for residency
• Student: You wish to go to school or acquire training while working part-time
• Working Holiday: You wish to holiday and work part-time (ages 18 to 30 or 35, depending on country of origin)
• Talent (Accredited Employer) Work Visa

Immigration laws can be complicated and challenging to follow, with some regulations changing frequently or being unclear. If you’re concerned about any issues, consider seeking professional guidance.

We can clarify what you need to complete your visa application and help you get it right the first time, saving you time, money, and frustration.

Got questions? We can provide expert advice. Need help with your application? We’ll make sure it’s correct and complete, making it easier for INZ to assess your suitability and increase your chances of approval. Get a free consultant here.

Am I eligible for the migration program?

You are eligible to come to New Zealand if you are:

• a NZ citizen
• a NZ permanent resident or resident visa holder
• an Australian citizen or permanent residence visa holder where NZ is your primary place of residence
• a partner or dependent child of an NZ citizen or resident and hold a visa based on your relationship
• an individual with border exceptions or a critical purpose reason to travel (you will need a Critical Purpose Visitor Visa)
• you are a critical and skilled worker – from 21 March
• you are a fully vaccinated traveler from a visa-waiver country – from 1 May
• a New Zealand visa holder, including visitor and student visa – this date has just been brought forward from October to the end of July 2022.

M&L Migration can help you figure out if you’re eligible for the specific visa you’re applying for, and can make the whole process quicker and easier. Want to know more? Contact us

What do I need to prepare?

You are welcome to reach us to learn everything you need to know about these exciting new developments and to find out how you can start your immigration to New Zealand.

To know more about the process, simply complete our Free Consultant form.

We look forward to talking to you about these exciting news!