Top 7 Ways to Immigrate to New Zealand

New Zealand is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. It's known for its amazing landscapes, natural wonders, and laid-back lifestyle. If you want to live in a place where your skills are valued, and you can do the job that you love, read on!

Skilled Migrant Category

The Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) is designed to attract immigrants who have the skills and work experience required to help New Zealand build its economy.

To qualify, you must be aged 18 or over and have at least one year's continuous full-time paid skilled employment in New Zealand within the last three years. You should also be able to speak English at a minimum level of NZSL 2+, which means being able to understand basic conversations about common topics such as numbers and directions.

Skilled Independent Visa

The Skilled Independent Visa is for people with the skills, experience, and qualifications to live and work in New Zealand.

The Skilled Independent visa allows you to apply for any job that suits your skills and experience. If you are successful at getting a job offer, you will be granted the right to live and work in New Zealand. You can also choose to set up your own business here as well if you want to start your own adventure.

To apply for this New Zealand immigration skill visa, you must:

• Have at least 1 year of full-time or equivalent paid work experience in the last 5 years;

• Have at least NZD 1650 available funds per person;

• Be aged 18 years or older;

• Be in good health;

• Pass all tests required by Immigration New Zealand (INZ);

• Meet other requirements such as criminal history checks etc. 

Investor 1 Category

The Investor 1 category is a popular choice for business people and investors who wish to migrate to New Zealand.

• Investment of NZ$1.5 million: This option allows you to live in New Zealand on a temporary basis. You have the option of applying for residence after two years and then applying for citizenship after three years. If you choose this route, more paperwork will be involved to prove that your New Zealand investment was made legally and with an honest intention. This can be achieved by providing documentation such as bank statements or lease agreements that show ownership of the property, as well as proof that you were in possession of these funds before investing them into New Zealand's economy (such as receipts).
  
  

• Investment of NZ$10 million: Investors who choose this option will receive permanent residence status immediately upon arrival into the country along with their family members living outside New Zealand at any point during their stay (including children under 18 years old). This category allows for immediate access into local schools thanks to special entry requirements which must be met before entering the school system; therefore ensuring a seamless transition from overseas schooling systems back home after completing mandatory education requirements abroad."

Long Term Skill Shortage List Work Visa

• The long term skill shortage list work visa is for people who have skills that are in demand in New Zealand.

• This visa is for people who have been offered a job in New Zealand and want to work for 1-2 years before returning home.

• Applicants must have at least three years of relevant experience and English language proficiency.

Silver Fern Job Search Visa

If you're looking to move to New Zealand, you may qualify for the Silver Fern Job Search Visa. To apply, you must be a citizen of a country that has a partnership agreement with New Zealand (this includes Australia) and have been offered a job by an employer in New Zealand. 

While there are no age restrictions on this visa, the applicant must be under 50 years old at time of application. You'll need to prove that you can support yourself financially while in New Zealand; if successful, your visa will be valid for up to 12 months from its issue date.

Silver Fern Practical Experience Visa

The Silver Fern Practical Experience Visa is for people who have worked at least 2 years in New Zealand, and want to continue working there.

Visa Requirements:

You must have been working continuously in New Zealand for at least 2 years (or 1 year if you are a graduate). Your employer needs to support your application, so check that they'll be able to provide the necessary documents before applying.

Entrepreneur Work Visa

An entrepreneur work visa is a non-resident visa that allows you to live and work in New Zealand for up to three years. You must have at least $200,000 available for investment, which must be used in your business.

You can apply for an entrepreneur work visa if:

• You're from one of the eligible countries (see below)

• You earn at least $70k per year or have sufficient funds available to invest at least $200k into a business in New Zealand

Applicants must also be able to prove they are able and willing to carry out their stated intentions; that they have relevant experience or qualifications; and that they will commit themselves full-time towards their business operations.

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