New Zealand offers a welcoming environment for individuals seeking new opportunities, whether it’s contributing their skills to the workforce, reuniting with family, or investing in the country’s economy. The immigration system is designed to assess applicants based on factors such as age, work experience, qualifications, and English language ability.
This page provides a concise overview of the New Zealand immigration system and directs you to official government resources for detailed information and application procedures.
Key features of the New Zealand immigration system include:
- Skilled Migrant Category: A points-based system designed to attract skilled workers in occupations that are in demand.
- Family Category: Allows New Zealand citizens and residents to sponsor family members to join them.
- Business Category: Offers various visa options for investors, entrepreneurs, and those seeking to establish or buy a business.
- Visitor Visa: Enables individuals to visit New Zealand for tourism, short-term work, or study.
Explore the links below to learn more about specific visa categories and access relevant government websites:
| Service Links | Short Description |
|---|---|
| New Zealand Immigration Home page | New Zealand Immigration Home page |
| Visa Explorer | Simple online tool will guide you for visa process |
| Employ migrants | Full information on how to employ migrants from New Zealand. |
| All Student Visa | You can study in New Zealand with a number of different visas. You can check from the links to see if you can get visas that let you go to school, take a course, or get other training. |
| All Visit Visa | You can come to New Zealand with a number of different visas. Check to see how can you apply |
| All Work Visa | You can come to New Zealand with a work visas. Check from the link how can you apply. |
| Refugee & Asylum Seekers | Check from the link, how can you apply for Refugee and Asylum seekers visa. |
