New Zealand offers various pathways to residence. Many begin with temporary visas for visiting, working, or studying in the country. Some options, such as the Skilled Migrant Category and Green List pathway, can lead to residence status relatively quickly, though timeframes depend on your individual circumstances.
Unite Immigration provides personalised immigration support services tailored to your specific needs. From initial consultation to document review and eligibility assessment, we're committed to making your immigration process simple and seamless.
Are you thinking of making New Zealand your permanent home? By moving to New Zealand permanently, you can enjoy the country's prosperity with its high standard of living, world-class facilities, and exceptional rights. Learn how you can obtain resident visas in New Zealand.
A residence visa for skilled workers who have worked in New Zealand for at least 24 months in a Green List Tier 2 in-demand role and meet the requirements to transition from work to residence in New Zealand.
A residence visa for highly skilled workers whose role is on Tier 1 of the Green List, allowing them to move straight to residence in New Zealand without first spending time on a work visa.
A residence visa for skilled workers who have a job or job offer from an accredited employer in New Zealand and meet the points requirements to live permanently.
A residence visa for people who have worked in New Zealand for 24 months or more in an eligible care workforce role, meet the required care workforce wage rate, and have acurrent job or job offer with an accredited employer in New Zealand.
A residence visa for people who have worked in New Zealand for 24 months or more in an approved transport role, meet the required wage thresholds, and have a current job or job offer with an accredited employer.
This visa allows you to live in New Zealand permanently if you are in a genuine and stable relationship with a New Zealand citizen or resident, and you have been living together for at least 12 months.
This visa allows your dependent child to live in New Zealand permanently with you, if you are a New Zealand citizen or resident.
The Parent Retirement Resident Visa allows parents of New Zealand citizens or residents to live permanently in New Zealand by meeting specific investment, income, and settlement requirements.
The Parent Resident Visa allows parents, grandparents, or legal guardians of New Zealand citizens or residents to live permanently in New Zealand, supported by their family.
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