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New Zealand
Region: Oceania
New ZealandAccredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
Temporary work visa for skilled and unskilled workers with a job offer from an accredited New Zealand employer. Valid for the duration of the employment contract, up to 3 years initially.
New ZealandActive Investor Plus Visa
Residence-by-investment visa for high-net-worth investors. Requires NZD 5-10 million investment for 3-5 years. Provides direct path to permanent residency and can lead to citizenship.
New ZealandBusiness Investor Work Visa
Work visa for entrepreneurs and business investors to establish or run a business in New Zealand. Requires minimum NZD 1-2 million investment and business with 5+ employees. Pathway to residence.
New ZealandBusiness Visitor Visa
Short-term business visa for meetings, negotiations, and trade promotion activities. Allows stays up to 3 months within any calendar year for business purposes only.
New ZealandCare Workforce Work to Residence Visa
Residence visa for care sector workers employed in eligible roles for 24 months at required wage. Part of sector agreement pathway allowing transition to permanent residency.
New ZealandDependent Child Resident Visa
Permanent residence visa for dependent children (under 24) of New Zealand citizens or residents. Requires proof of financial dependence and unmarried status.
New ZealandInterim Visa - Refugee Claimant
Temporary visa allowing refugee status claimants to remain in New Zealand lawfully while their claim is processed. Provides access to healthcare and support services. No visa fee charged.
New ZealandNew Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA)
Electronic travel authority for visa-exempt nationals to enter New Zealand. Valid for 2 years with multiple entries allowing stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
New ZealandPacific Access Category Resident Visa
Annual ballot-based residence visa for citizens of Kiribati, Tuvalu, Tonga, and Fiji aged 18-45. Requires job offer to qualify. Leads to permanent residency after 2 years.
New ZealandParent and Grandparent Visitor Visa
Multiple-entry visitor visa for parents and grandparents of New Zealand citizens or residents. Valid for 3 years with up to 6-month stays, maximum 18 months total per validity period.
New ZealandParent Resident Visa
Permanent residence visa for parents of New Zealand citizens or residents. Requires nominated adult child with sufficient income and stable residence in New Zealand. Expression of Interest based system.
New ZealandPartner of a Worker Work Visa
Work visa for partners of people on eligible work visas. Allows work rights dependent on partner's visa type. Can be applied for simultaneously with partner's visa.
New ZealandPartner of New Zealander Resident Visa
Permanent residence visa for partners (spouse, civil union, de facto) of New Zealand citizens or residents. Requires proof of 12 months genuine and stable partnership.
New ZealandPathway Student Visa
Visa allowing international students to study up to 3 consecutive programs on a single visa without reapplying. Study programs must be progressively higher level.
New ZealandPermanent Resident Visa
Permanent residency status allowing indefinite travel in and out of New Zealand. Obtainable after 2 years of continuous residence with a resident visa. Allows all rights of residents.
New ZealandPost Study Work Visa
Work visa for international graduates to gain work experience after completing studies. Duration varies from 1-3 years depending on qualification level (degree level 7-10). Must relate to field of study.
New ZealandRecognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Limited Visa
Seasonal work visa for Pacific Island nationals to work in horticulture and viticulture. Duration up to 7 months per year with eligibility from Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, Kiribati, Tuvalu, and other Pacific nations.
New ZealandRefugee Claimant Visitor Visa
Temporary visitor status for people claiming refugee or protected person status in New Zealand. Allows lawful stay while claim is processed. No visa fee charged.
New ZealandReligious Worker Resident Visa
Permanent residence visa for religious workers who have worked for 3 years on a Religious Worker Work Visa. Allows indefinite stay in New Zealand.
New ZealandReligious Worker Work Visa
Work visa for religious workers from designated religious organizations. Requires 2 years religious training/work experience and sponsorship from registered charity advancing religion. Valid up to 2 years, extendable to 4 years total.
New ZealandSamoan Quota Resident Visa
Annual quota-based residence visa for Samoan citizens aged 18-45. Requires job offer. Up to 1,650 places available annually through ballot. Leads to permanent residency after 2 years.
New ZealandSkilled Migrant Category (SMC) Resident Visa
Points-based residence visa for skilled workers. Requires employment in skilled occupation at specified wage, qualification, and minimum points threshold. Direct path to permanent residency.
New ZealandSpecific Purpose Work Visa
Temporary work visa for specific events, projects, or seasonal work where specialized skills are needed. Duration varies based on specific purpose, up to 3 years in certain cases.
New ZealandStraight to Residence Visa
Residence visa for workers in Tier 1 Green List occupations meeting qualification and wage requirements. Immediate path to permanent residency for critical shortage occupations.