Choosing the right visa for you
Work Visa
A Work Visa will give you the opportunity to work and live in New Zealand, allowing you to enjoy New Zealand’s world-class work conditions, entitlements, wages and great career opportunities. New Zealand offers a variety of temporary work visas, with some potentially leading to residence. Find out more about Work Visas
Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Visa
The SMC Visa is one of the most popular pathways for skilled workers from overseas to become New Zealand residents. It is especially popular because partners and dependent children can be included in the application as well. SMC is a points-based application with points mainly being awarded for age, experience, employability and qualifications. Find out more about the SMC Visa
Partner Visa
Being apart can be a frustrating time in any relationship, so it’s not surprising that a new relationship is often a driving factor in people immigrating to new countries. New Zealand is no exception. Join your partner in New Zealand and enjoy raising your family, living in a new culture and working. Read more about Partner Visas
Family Visa
Being close to family for a short holiday or for a longer more permanent basis is important. The family visa stream consists of numerous visas that may be granted to various relatives of New Zealand citizens and permanent residents. Learn more about Family Visas
