Residence Categories
LIVING IN NEW ZEALAND Pathways
Now you’ve decided New Zealand is the place for you to live, perhaps you’ve found a skilled job, or you’ve married a New Zealand citizen. Maybe you want to bring your parents or dependent children to live with you here in New Zealand as well.
There are a number of possibilities to be able to apply for residence in New Zealand. We’ve listed below some of the most popular options.
- Child of a NZ Citizen of Permanent Resident
- Child is substantially dependent on parent
- Under 24 years of age
- Partner of a New Zealand Citizen of Permanent Resident
- Lived together for more than 12 months
- Supported by your partner
Parent of a NZ Citizen of Permanent Resident
This category of visa is currently closed. INZ have not advised when this category will open again
- You must hold an offer of employment from an accredited employer for a position on the Tier 1 of the Green List
- Your occupation must meet the specified requirements on the list for the occupation
- You must be 55 years of age or younger
- You must meet English language requirements
- You must hold an offer of employment from an accredited employer for a position on the Tier 2 of the Green List
- Your occupation must meet the specified requirements on the list for the occupation
- You have worked in that role for at least 24 months, (from 29 September 2021)
- You must be 55 years of age or younger
- You must meet English language requirements
- You have worked in that role paying at least twice the median wage for at least 24 months, (from 29 September 2021)
- Your occupation must be with an accredited employer
- You must be 55 years of age or younger
- You must meet English language requirements
Business Pathways to New Zealand
If you’re looking to start a new business, revitalise an existing business, or invest in New Zealand, a business migration path may be best for you.
There are two main paths to residence, entrepreneur and investment.
Entrepreneur Categories
If you’ve had experience running a business or senior management experience and have at least NZ$100,000.00 available to invest, then an entrepreneur category visa may be the path for you.
You’ll need to either start a new business or revitalize a business you have experience in. The business should be in the areas of high growth, innovation and/or have export potential.
There are three stages to the Entrepreneur category, and you’ll need to meet the minimum number of points to gain selection for this category.
- 120 points towards selection
- NZ$100k + investment funds
- A solid business plan
- 12 month start up visa
- Investment Capital Transferred
- Business established
- Business plan realisation
- Visa valid a further 3 years
- Business plan realised
Business & INZ law compliant - IELTS 4.0 met
Indefinite residence visa
With our business partners we will link you with the right people to assist with your business plan and cash flow forecasts. We can also introduce you to chartered accountants and other industry professionals should you need.
Investor Categories
Whether you’re an investor wanting to invest funds or a parent wanting to retire in New Zealand and have as little as NZ$1 Million or more than NZ$10 million, this category could be for you. With a variety of investment options such as bonds, equity in NZ firms, residential property development, equities or venture capital funds, there’s something for everyone.
With the advice from our investment partners, Wealth Works, Authorized Financial Advisers, we’ll be able to help you find an eligible product that will give you the best return for your investment.
- Parent of an NZ Citizen of Permanent Resident
- An annual income of NZ$60k
- Investment funds of NZ$1 Million
- Additional NZ$500k settlement funds
- A minimum NZ$5 million to invest.
- Invest for 3 years in an eligible product
- Spend at least 117 days in NZ per year
- Maintain investment for one further year after the investment period end
Policy not currently released for this option – details will be clarified by September 2022