A resident visa is often your first step to gaining permanent residency. Apply for your visa by submitting the appropriate form for your visa to New Zealand Immigration. You'll need to submit your personal information and employment information, as well as your passport information.
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What visa do I need to come to New Zealand?
You do not need a visa to visit New Zealand if you are:
- A New Zealand or Australian citizen or resident
- A UK citizen and/or passport holder (you can stay up to six months)
- A citizen of a country which has a visa waiver (opens in new window) agreement with New Zealand (you can stay up to three months).
How can get permanent resident visa for New Zealand?
- You have spent enough time in New Zealand
- You have New Zealand tax residence status
- You have invested in New Zealand
- You have a business in New Zealand
- You have established a base in New Zealand
How do you become a permanent resident in New Zealand?
Show commitment to New Zealand in 1 of the 5 approved ways.
- You stayed in New Zealand for at least 184 days during each of the 2 years before you apply.
- You have New Zealand tax residence status.
- You’ve invested at least NZ$1,000,000 in New Zealand.
- You’ve opened a business in New Zealand in the past year or purchased at least a 25% stake in an existing business.
How to become a permanent resident of New Zealand?
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- Have a resident visa. To have a resident visa, you must fill out the application to gain the visa. ...
- Live in New Zealand for 2 years. To gain permanent residency, you need to have already lived in New Zealand for 2 years under another a resident visa.
- Have tax residence status. ...
- Create a business in New Zealand. ...
- Maintain an investment in New Zealand. ...
How do you get a resident visa in New Zealand?
If you have worked in New Zealand for an accredited employer for more than 2 years, you may be eligible for this residence visa. If you held a Talent (Accredited Employer) Work Visa and been employed in New Zealand by an accredited employer for more than 2 years, you may be eligible for this residence visa.
How can I get permanent residence in New Zealand?
Meeting the criteriaIdentity. You must provide proof of your identity. ... Character. You must be of good character. ... Resident visa status. You must hold a valid resident visa or have held one in the last 3 months. ... Resident visa conditions. ... Commitment to New Zealand. ... Non-principal applicants.
How long does it take to get a resident visa in New Zealand?
We are committed to processing 2021 Resident Visa applications as quickly as possible. It is expected the majority of applications will be processed within 18 months, with most being processed much faster.
How much does residency cost in NZ?
$2,160$2,160 is the total cost of the 2021 Resident Visa (including GST). This total cost includes $1,330 application fee and $830 immigration levy.
How much money do you need to get residency in New Zealand?
Residence can be obtained through investing between NZD 3 million for an Investor 2 resident visa and NZD 10 million for an Investor 1 resident visa in acceptable investments and maintaining these investments in New Zealand for at least four and three years, respectively.
What is the difference between a resident visa and a permanent resident visa?
A Permanent Resident Visa is usually the next step after being granted a Resident Visa. While Resident Visas have travel conditions that only allow a person to re-enter New Zealand as a resident until a certain date, a Permanent Resident Visa allows indefinite re-entry to New Zealand.
How long is NZ residency?
Work visasVisa50% of applications completed within:75% of applications completed within:Permanent Resident Visa82 days3 monthsSkilled Migrant34 months42 monthsTransfer of visa to new passport8 days11 daysVariation of travel conditions on a resident visa13 days22 days1 more row•Aug 1, 2022
Can I apply permanent resident visa online?
Use our online system to apply for selected visas or check visa details. Get help to use our online services. We have enhanced Immigration Online. You can still access applications, documents or eVisas in the old system.
How can I get PR in New Zealand without job offer?
These are:Post Study Work Visa.Talent (Accredited Employer) Work Visa.Religious Worker Work Visa.Talent (Arts, Culture, Sports) Work Visa.Long Term Skill Shortage List Work Visa.Silver Fern Practical Experience Work Visa.Trafficking Victim Work Visa.Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa.More items...
How long does it take from NZ to permanent resident?
at least 240 days in each 12-month period, and. 1,350 days across the 5 years.
Which courses are eligible for PR in New Zealand?
Bachelor of Communication - Public Relations. ... Bachelor of Communication Studies - Public Relations. ... Master of Management Studies - Public Relations. ... Doctor of Philosophy - Public Relations. ... Graduate Certificate in Public Relations. ... Master of Management Studies - Public Relations. ... Postgraduate Certificate in Public Relations.More items...
1 Gather documents
Preparing an application varies in complexity. For most visas you'll need to get all the evidence together before you submit your application.
2 Submit application
Many visas can be applied for online. Others need to be sent to us with the application forms, your passport and other supporting documents.
3 Wait for visa decision
We'll assess your application as soon as we can. We may ask you for more information if needed and will let you know about your visa as soon as it's decided.
4 Arrive in New Zealand
If you're not already in New Zealand you can now come to visit, invest, work, study or live permanently.
Get a resident visa
To get a resident visa, you usually need to start with a temporary visa that will let you:
Permanent Resident Visa
A Permanent Resident Visa is usually the next step after you’re granted a Resident Visa.
What is visa view?
VisaView allows education providers to check the details of a student's current visa. View our detailed guides for VisaView.
Can a third party verify a visa?
If you are a current visa holder and provide your details to a third-party (such as a bank), they can use this information to verify your visa using the Visa Verification Service. Read this information before you login.
What happens if you are denied a New Zealand visa?
If your application for residence is declined you will have the same appeal rights as any residence visa applicant. You will be able to appeal to the independent Immigration and Protection Tribunal. If you are not eligible for the new residence pathway you can explore other visa options if you want to stay in New Zealand permanently.
How much is the 2021 visa?
The total of cost of the 2021 Resident Visa will be $2,160 including GST. This includes a $1,330 application fee and $830 immigration levy.
Do I have to pay for a 2021 visa if I already applied for a skilled migration?
If you have already submitted a Skilled Migrant Category Expression of Interest or Residence from Work application you will only have to pay the difference between what you have already paid and cost of the 2021 Resident Visa, provided you withdraw your previous application or EOI. If you have submitted a Skilled Migrant Category application, you will be refunded the difference if you withdraw your previous application.
Is a fee payable if an application is approved?
A fee is payable whether the application is approved or declined.
Do you have to pay the application fee?
You must pay the application fee once an in-principle decision has been made on your application.
Will the Skilled Migrant Category be refunded?
Skilled Migrant Category applicants will be refunded the difference between the two application fees, if they agree to withdraw their onhand Skilled Migrant Category application.
COVID-19
It is important to check that you can travel to New Zealand while border restrictions are in place.
Things to note
If you want to travel, your Permanent Resident Visa will need to be in a valid passport. You may need to apply to transfer your permanent resident visa to a new passport.
How long does an ETA visa last in New Zealand?
For more information on the ETA and IVL, visit Immigration New Zealand. . When you arrive, your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond your intended departure date, and if required, have a valid New Zealand visa.
How long is a passport valid in New Zealand?
Before travelling to New Zealand, you need to make sure your passport is valid for at least three months longer than your expected departure date. If you come from a country that needs a New Zealand visa to enter, please be sure to apply in advance.
What to do after clearing passport control in New Zealand?
After you’ve cleared passport control, you should collect your baggage and proceed through customs and biosecurity checks. In order to protect New Zealand and its environment, certain items are not allowed to be brought into the country, have restrictions for entry or must be declared if they are deemed to present a biosecurity risk. These include food, plants, animal products and outdoor recreational equipment.
When will New Zealand open for visitors?
To ensure you have an experience to remember, make sure you’ve done your homework and have everything sorted before you leave. From 1 October 2019, visitors from visa-waiver countries. (opens in new window)
Does New Zealand have a temporary border?
To slow the spread of COVID-19, the New Zealand Government has put in place temporary border restrictions which prevent most travellers from entering New Zealand. For the latest information on travel restrictions, visit the Immigration New Zealand website. (opens in new window) .
How long does an ETA visa last in New Zealand?
For more information on the ETA and IVL, visit Immigration New Zealand. . When you arrive, your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond your intended departure date, and if required, have a valid New Zealand visa.
How long is a passport valid in New Zealand?
Before travelling to New Zealand, you need to make sure your passport is valid for at least three months longer than your expected departure date. If you come from a country that needs a New Zealand visa to enter, please be sure to apply in advance.
What to do after clearing passport control in New Zealand?
After you’ve cleared passport control, you should collect your baggage and proceed through customs and biosecurity checks. In order to protect New Zealand and its environment, certain items are not allowed to be brought into the country, have restrictions for entry or must be declared if they are deemed to present a biosecurity risk. These include food, plants, animal products and outdoor recreational equipment.
When will New Zealand open for visitors?
To ensure you have an experience to remember, make sure you’ve done your homework and have everything sorted before you leave. From 1 October 2019, visitors from visa-waiver countries. (opens in new window)
Does New Zealand have a temporary border?
To slow the spread of COVID-19, the New Zealand Government has put in place temporary border restrictions which prevent most travellers from entering New Zealand. For the latest information on travel restrictions, visit the Immigration New Zealand website. (opens in new window) .
Does New Zealand require an approval for a company?
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise must give its approval for the company you work for to operate here. Immigration New Zealand (INZ) contacts them to get approval.
Is the South Island contribution visa still available?
The South Island Contribution Work Visa is no longer offered.
from 1 December 2021
- You can apply in Phase 1 now if: 1. you have already applied for residence under the Skilled Migrant or Residence from Work categories on or before 29 September 2021, or 2. you have submitted a Skilled Migrant Category expression of interest (EOI), and have included your dependent child in the EOI aged 17 years or older on 29 September 2021. As par...
from 21 February 2022
- From 21 February 2022 eligible applicants who have a Skilled Migrant Category EOI in the pool, submitted on or before 29 September 2021, are able to apply for their 2021 Resident Visa early. This includes the group of people who had no dependent children included in their EOI, or dependent children aged 16 years or under. Check if you are eligible to apply for the 2021 Reside…
from 1 March 2022
- From 10am, 1 March 2022 all other eligible applicants can apply in Phase 2. Applications made in Phase 2 will be held in the system until the end of March, when processing will begin. From the end of March, Phase 2 applications will be released in a controlled way for processing in the order of the principal applicant’s current visa expiry date as at the time of their application. Decisions …
Visa Conditions
- The visa conditions for the 2021 Resident Visa will be the same as other resident visa holders, including standard travel conditions. As is standard for resident visa holders, people need to apply for permanent residence to be able to travel in and out of New Zealand with no restrictions or conditions.
Fees and Refunds
- The total of cost of the 2021 Resident Visa will be $2,160 including GST. This includes a $1,330 application fee and $830 immigration levy. Immigration New Zealand operates on a cost-recovery basis and the visa application fee paid by the applicant covers the cost of Immigration New Zealand processing the application. If you have already submitted a Skilled Migrant Category Ex…
Processing Timeframes
- It is expected the majority of applications will be processed within 18 months, with most being processed much faster. 2021 Resident Visa processing times
Appeals
- If your application for residence is declined you will have the same appeal rights as any residence visa applicant. You will be able to appeal to the independent Immigration and Protection Tribunal. If you are not eligible for the new residence pathway you can explore other visa options if you want to stay in New Zealand permanently. If you are not eligible for the 2021 Resident Visa you …