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New Zealand Flag COUNTRY CATEGORY • NORTH AMERICA Policy Review: November 2026

New Zealand Immigration & Visa Pathways

Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa, Green List Roles, Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV), and International Study.

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New Zealand
Oceania
COUNTRY CATEGORY • NORTH AMERICA

New Zealand provides streamlined residence and work pathways through its simplified 6-point Skilled Migrant Category system and the Green List for high-demand occupations in healthcare, engineering, ICT, and trades.

Immigration Opportunities

  • Green List Straight to Residence & Work to Residence
  • 6-Point Skilled Migrant Category System
  • Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
  • Post-Study Work Visa Opportunities

Available Programmes

  • Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa
  • Green List Residence Pathways
  • Fee-Paying Student Visa
  • Partner & Family Category Visas

Supported Visa Categories

Residence Visas Work Visas Student Visas Visitor Visas

Eligibility Guidance

  • Skilled job or job offer with an Accredited Employer in New Zealand
  • Qualification assessment (IQA) via NZQA where required
  • Occupational registration where mandated in New Zealand

Required Documentation

  • Passport & Identity Certificates
  • NZQA International Qualification Assessment
  • Accredited Employer Offer & Job Check Details
  • Medical & Police Clearances

Application Stages for New Zealand

1 Green List & 6-Point Eligibility Assessment
2 NZQA & Registration Planning
3 Expression of Interest / Work Visa Lodgement
4 Residence Application & Verification
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