NewZealand - Skilled Migrant Visa
If you want to move to New Zealand under the Skilled Migrant Category Visa, you will have to meet the basic requirements outlined on the main Immigration page.The Skilled Migrant Visa offers applicants with relevant skills and experiences the opportunity to migrate to New Zealand.
The Visa is based on a point system based on skills, experience, qualifications and other factors.
Who can apply under the Skilled Migrant Category?
- Expression of Interest: - to apply under the Skilled Migrant Category, you must show that you have the potential to contribute, by submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI). On the EOI, you’ll get points for certain factors, including your qualifications, whether you have a job (or one waiting for you), and previous work experience.
- Requirements: -have some requirements you must meet to apply under this category. There are also several areas of ability and expertise with which you can show that you would be a suitable migrant.
The qualifications for Skilled Migrant Visa applicants are judged against NZ equivalent qualifications. Additional points are given for any NZ qualifications.
Applicants who have a job offer from a New Zealand employer have a greater chance of gaining a Skilled Migrant Visa. Skilled employment ranges from professional positions to people working in trades.
The greater the amount of work experience the greater the weighting of points, additional points are gained for having work experience in New Zealand. The applicant will need to demonstrate any relevant qualifications or relevant work experience.
Additional points are granted for applicants with jobs or experience that match those skills where skills shortages have been identified.
Read More - the list of skills on the short term skills shortages
Read More - the list of skills on the long term skills shortages
Extra points are granted for
- Partner Points - the applicant can gain extra points if their partner has a NewZealand job offer or relevant qualification
- Region - additional points are granted for applicants accepting job offers outside of Auckland