Work Visa to New Zealand
Visas to work
Resident visas
Resident visas generally allow you to live and work in New Zealand indefinitely and access most publicly funded services.
The Skilled Migrant Category uses a points system based on factors such as age, work experience, your qualifications, and an offer of skilled employment to determine eligibility.
Another option is the Residence from Work visa. Once you’ve held a Work to Residence visa for at least 24 months, you may be able to eligible to apply.
Temporary visas
Temporary visas allow you to live and work in New Zealand for a set period of time. Working temporarily can be used as a step towards gaining residence and settling here permanently.
There is a range of work visas for people that work in a profession that is experiencing skill shortages or have a job offer from a New Zealand employer.
The Working Holiday visa is designed for young people, usually aged 18-30. This option lets you travel and work in New Zealand for up to 12 months, or 23 months if you’re from the UK.
Visas to study
If you’re planning to study here full-time for more than three months you’ll need a student visa.
Student visa requirements include:
- an offer of a place from an educational institution approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority
- a written guarantee from an institution or person that suitable accommodation is available to you in New Zealand (if you’re under 18 years)
- evidence of sufficient funds to live on while you are studying
- a return air ticket to your country, or evidence of sufficient funds to buy one.
New Zealand Visa Types
- Visitor Visa to New Zealand
- Work Visa to New Zealand
- Visas for Partners & Children to New Zealand
- Study Visa to New Zealand
- Entrepreneur Visas to New Zealand
- Visas to Invest in New Zealand
- Citizenship Visa to New Zealand
