New Zealand Work to Residence Visa

The New Zealand Visa Bureau is a division of Visa Bureau. Visa Bureau is not affiliated with Immigration New Zealand (INZ) and is a website specialising in visa and immigration information to New Zealand.

Apply for a New Zealand Work Permit

If you are looking to make a permanent move to New Zealand, you can apply to migrate to New Zealand through a New Zealand Work Permit.

Click Here to Complete the Online New Zealand Work Permit Assessment

New Zealand Visa Bureau's free online Work Permit assessment will provide you with your points score on completion and you will be given the option at that stage to request a free telephonic or email consultation with an experienced migration consultant specialising in evaluating eligibility for migration to New Zealand. As part of this initial free consultation, the consultant will discuss the options open to you and provide you with guidance on what visas are suitable and practical to you situation. Additionally, should you decide to use us to assist you with your work permit application, your migration consultant will explain our service charges. Our service charges are dependent on both the visa subclass and your own individual circumstances; for example, while our service charge for a child visa can be as low as £600, it can range to £2,400 for some skilled visa applications. This is not inclusive of VAT, the New Zealand government fees or any other costs associated with the application.

You can also begin the process of applying for a New Zealand Skilled Migration Visa by going to the New Zealand Government website. The government fees for a visa application range in price, depending on your own personal circumstances and the subclass of visa you are applying for. The total goverment fee can be anything from NZ$930 for a family category visa to NZ$2,400 for certain skilled visas.

Click Here to Apply Online on Immigration.govt.nz (Official Site)

The New Zealand Work to Residence category is a popular way of qualifying for residence in New Zealand, as successful applicants are able use a temporary Work Visa/Permit as a step towards settling in New Zealand permanently.

There are 4 streams in the Work to Residence Policy, all of which are multiple-entry visas allowing permit holders to work in New Zealand for 2 years before being eligible for residence.

Talent (Accredited Employers) Work Policy

This policy is for applicants who have skills required by a New Zealand employer accredited by the NZIS to hire overseas workers.

Talent (Arts, Culture and Sports) Work Policy

This policy is for applicants with exceptional talent in the arts, culture or sport who can positively contribute to development of New Zealand in one of these fields.

Long Term Skill Shortage List Work Policy

This policy is for applicants working in an occupation on the Long Term Skill Shortage List.

Long Term Business Visa/Permit Policy

This policy is for applicants who are genuinely looking to establish a business in New Zealand.

Applicants must also be able to meet the age, health and character requirements for each stream under the New Zealand Work to Residence category, as well as be a bone fide visa applicant.