Skilled Migrant Category resident visa
A simplified six-point system introduced in 2023. Points come from qualifications, professional registration or income, and six points with a skilled job offer secures residence.
Who it is for. People with a skilled job or offer in New Zealand and a qualification, registration or income that scores enough points.
Worth knowing. The six-point system replaced the older expression-of-interest points table in 2023. Points come from one of three sources — qualification, registration or income — plus skilled work experience in New Zealand.
- Income required
- Not stated
- Savings required
- Not stated
- Investment required
- None
- Application fee
- NZ$6,450
- Processing time
- 90–365 days
- Permission lasts
- —
- Permanent residence
- Not via this route
- Citizenship
- After 5 years
Not renewable
Sources
Worth knowing. The six-point system replaced the older expression-of-interest points table in 2023. Points come from one of three sources — qualification, registration or income — plus skilled work experience in New Zealand.
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