Resident Visas

We assist individuals and families with a wide range of New Zealand residence applications, including the Skilled Migrant Category, residence from work pathways, partner and family residence visas, investor residence options, and permanent resident visas. Our team provides practical guidance on eligibility, documentation, and application requirements.

As Licensed Immigration Advisers, we help clients navigate the often-complex residence process from start to finish. Whether you are already living in New Zealand or planning your long-term future here, we can help you understand your options and work towards securing New Zealand residence.

Skilled Residence Visas.

  • Skilled Migrant Category Points Pathway

    A points-based system based on a visa applicant’s qualifications, wage/salary, licensing for licensed professions and New Zealand work experience.

    Applicants need to have an acceptable job offer with a New Zealand employer and paid the relevant SMC wage to the applicant.

    Eligible partners and dependent children can be included.

  • Skilled Migrant Trades and Technicians Pathway

    For specified in ANZSCO skill level 1 to 3 trades and technician occupations.

    Applicants need to hold a relevant Level 4 or above qualification.

    They will also need have at least 4 years of directly relevant experience gained post qualification, including 1.5 years in New Zealand earning at least the relevant SMC wage to the applicant.

    Applicants need to have an acceptable job offer with a New Zealand employer.

    Eligible partners and dependent children can be included.


  • Skilled Migrant Category Work Experience Pathway

    For ANZSCO skill level 1 to 3 occupations without a qualification required (some occupations are excluded).

    Applicants must have at least 5 years of directly relevant work experience, including at least 2 years of skilled work experience in New Zealand earning at least 1.1 times the relevant SMC wage threshold to the applicant.

    Applicants need to have an acceptable job offer with a New Zealand employer.

    Eligible partners and dependent children can be included.

  • Skilled Migrant Category Work Experience Pathway (Amber List)

    For specified occupations on the Amber List further requirements need to be met to be eligible under the Skilled Work Experience Pathway.

    Applicants must have at least 5 years of relevant work experience in New Zealand in an ANZSCO skill level 1 to 3 occupation. At least 2 of the 5 years of this skilled work experience in New Zealand must be paid at least 1.2 times the relevant SMC wage to the applicant.

    Applicants need to be paid at least 1.2 times the relevant SMC wage threshold to the applicant.

  • Straight to Residence (Green List Tier 1)

    An option for applicants with a New Zealand job/job offer in a Tier 1 Green List occupation.

    The applicant must meet the specific requirements listed on the Green List that can include remuneration, qualifications and professional licensing requirements.

    Eligible partners and dependent children can be included.

  • Work to Residence (Green List Tier 2)

    Accredited Employer Work Visa holders who have worked in an eligible Tier 2 Green List occupation, Care Workforce or Transport Workforce position for at least 24 months may be able to apply for a Resident Visa.

    Work to Residence applicants meet the specific requirements that can include remuneration, qualifications and professional licensing requirements.

    Eligible partners and dependent children can be included.

Other Resident Visa Options.

  • Partnership

    Eligible partners of New Zealand citizens and residents may be able to apply for a resident visa in their own right.

    Eligible partners can also be included with an applicant when they apply for a resident visa in another category.

  • Dependent Child

    Dependent children of New Zealand citizens and residents may be able to apply for a resident visa in their own right.

    Dependent children can also be included with an applicant when they apply for a resident visa in another category.

  • Business and Investment

    Entrepreneur Work Visa holders who have held this visa for 24 months (6 months in some circumstances) may be able to apply for a Resident Visa.

    Investors of $5 to $15 million NZD in New Zealand in specified investments could be eligible for a Resident Visa.

    Our Business and Investment page has further information on entrepreneur and investor categories.

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