Do you dream of living in New Zealand? Aotearoa is a country known for its beautiful oceans, stunning mountain ranges and unique native wildlife. Places like Auckland and Wellington are cultural hubs that are popular spots for tourists and locals alike, and many travellers may imagine what it would be like to move to New Zealand permanently.
NZ Visas That Potentially Lead To Permanent Residency
New Zealand has visas for different situations, so it’s vital you select a visa category that matches your circumstances. At Auckland South Immigration Consultants, we’re here to guide you through the process and provide you with personalised assistance. We understand that visas can be confusing, so we will do everything we can to streamline the process while supporting you.
Permanent residence visas are for individuals who have held and appropriately used a residence visa for two years, and allows a visa holder to stay in New Zealand indefinitely.
Various visas can lead to residency, including the following:
- Work To Residence Visa. Workers employed by an accredited NZ employer or who have received a job offer from an accredited employer may be able to apply for residency. This only applies to workers with positions on Tier 1 of the Green List. This pathway may also include your partner and any dependent children. For more information about jobs available for visa applicants, please visit our page on job checks.
- Skilled Migrant Visa. This visa is dedicated to individuals who have skills that are currently needed by New Zealand industries. For this visa, you will need to first submit an EOI, or Expression of Interest, to give more information about your circumstances and experience.
- Pacific Access Category Resident Visa. Kiribati, Tuvalu, Tonga and Fiji residents can apply for a registration ballot with this visa category. If you are selected, you could be invited to apply for residency.
- Straight To Residence Visa. If you work for or have a job offer from an accredited employer, you may be able to apply for residence. Partners and dependent children may be included as well.
- Dependent Children Resident Visa. If you are a New Zealand resident who has dependent children who are not currently in Aotearoa, then you can bring them to live here if they meet the criteria.
- Entrepreneur Resident Visa. Self-employed individuals might not be eligible for other work visas. The entrepreneur resident visa is for self-employed workers who have either been working in NZ for at least six months or who have had a successful self-employed business for two years. You must also make an investment of at least $500,000 and create at least three new job positions.
Requirements For Individuals Seeking Permanent Residency In New Zealand
Of course, you will need to meet the proper criteria when applying for any New Zealand visa. We at Auckland South Immigration Consultants will be happy to help you get your documentation in order, as well as understand the criteria and explain any details that you may be confused about.
When considering your visa pathways, we will identify the categories that suit your situation the most.
In general, these are the requirements you will need to meet:
- Good Health And Character. You may need to provide proof of your health and character through evidence like medical documentation.
- Age. Some categories have age limitations.
- Proof Of Identity. You must prove your identity with official documentation.
- Proof Of Relationships. If you plan on bringing your partner and dependent children, you will need proof of your relationships with them.
- Employment Or Investment Documents. You must prove your employment opportunities or investments with official documents.
- English Language Proficiency. You must meet the English language requirement.
- Adequate Finances. You must financially support your journey.
- Sponsorship. Some categories, such as the Dependent Children Resident Visa, require a NZ citizen or resident to sponsor the individual coming to live in New Zealand.
- Expression Of Interest. Some categories require you to submit an EOI before you officially apply for a residence visa.
You must also prove your commitment to New Zealand by having stayed in the country for a sufficient amount of time. For temporary residents who wish to apply for permanent residency, you need to have stayed in NZ for at least 184 days each year for the two years before you apply for permanent residency.
Becoming A Permanent Resident Of Beautiful Aotearoa
If you’d like to learn more about making your New Zealand dreams come true, please visit our website. We at Auckland South Immigration Consultants are proud to have a 95% success rate with approvals, and we look forward to many more satisfied clients and successful applications.
To get in touch, please call us on 0800168472 or use our contact page.
So, are you ready to get on the right path to NZ residency? We’re here to guide you.