Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa (New Zealand)

The Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa is a visa for people who want to live and work in New Zealand permanently. It is based on your skills, qualifications, and work experience.
Who Can Apply?

You need skills or qualifications that are in demand in New Zealand.

You must be under 56 years of age.

You should meet health, character, and English language requirements.

How Does It Work?

Points System:
You need to score points based on:

Your age

Your work experience

Your qualifications

A job offer in New Zealand

Expression of Interest (EOI):
Submit an EOI to Immigration New Zealand, explaining why you qualify.

Invitation to Apply (ITA):
If your EOI is selected, you’ll be invited to apply for the visa.

Benefits of the Visa

Live, work, and study in New Zealand permanently.

Include your partner and children in your application.

How to Apply?

Check your eligibility.

Submit an Expression of Interest online.

Wait for an invitation to apply.

Complete the visa application with supporting documents.

Processing Time

The process can take several months, depending on your circumstances.

For more details, visit Immigration New Zealand's website or consult with a migration expert.

How to Check Your Points for a New Zealand Skilled Migrant Visa

To apply for a Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa, you need to score at least 100 points to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). However, to be selected from the EOI pool, you'll usually need 160 points or more.

Steps to Check Your Points

Go to the Points Indicator Tool:
Immigration New Zealand offers an online Points Indicator Tool. You can use this tool to estimate your points.
Points Indicator Tool

Understand the Points System:
Points are based on the following factors:

Age:
Maximum 30 points (for ages 20-39).

Skilled Employment:

Current skilled job offer in New Zealand: 50 points.

Bonus points for jobs in areas of skill shortage or outside Auckland.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree: 50 points.

Master’s or PhD: 70 points.

Work Experience:
Points depend on the years of skilled work experience (e.g., 10 years = 50 points).

Partner Points:
If your partner has skilled work or qualifications, you can earn extra points.

Bonus Points:
Points for studying or working in New Zealand, or for qualifications in areas of skill shortage.

Add Up Your Points:
Calculate your total points by adding points from all applicable categories.

What Happens After You Check Your Points?

100+ Points: You can submit an Expression of Interest (EOI).

160+ Points: Your EOI is more likely to be selected for an Invitation to Apply (ITA).

If you're unsure about your score, consider consulting a licensed immigration adviser to help.

Skilled migration program Australia

Skilled Migration Program

Australia’s Skilled Migration Program is designed to attract skilled workers to fill labor shortages in key industries. This visa allows professionals to live and work in Australia permanently or temporarily, depending on the visa subclass.

Key Features

• Points-Based System: Applicants are assessed based on age, education, work experience, English proficiency, and job offers.

• Skilled Occupation List (SOL): Your job must be on Australia’s SOL to qualify.

• Popular Visa Categories:

  1. Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189): No employer or state sponsorship required.

  2. Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190): Requires nomination by an Australian state or territory.

  3. Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491): For work in regional areas.

Benefits

• Permanent residency pathways.

• Opportunities for family inclusion.

• Access to healthcare and social benefits (for permanent visas).

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