New Zealand
New Zealand offers various visa types for individuals who wish to visit, work, or reside in the country temporarily or permanently. Here’s a brief description of the most common New Zealand visa types:
Visitor Visa
- Purpose: Allows individuals to visit New Zealand for tourism, business, or to visit family and friends.
- Duration: Usually issued for up to nine months.
Work Visa
- Purpose: Allows individuals to work in New Zealand temporarily.
- Types:
- Essential Skills Work Visa: For workers with a job offer from a New Zealand employer.
- Talent (Accredited Employer) Work Visa: For workers with a job offer from an accredited employer.
- Duration: Varies based on the job offer and employer sponsorship.
Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa
- Purpose: For skilled workers who want to immigrate to New Zealand permanently.
- System: Point-based system assessing age, education, work experience, and other factors.
- Duration: Permanent residency.
Partner Visa
- Purpose: Allows the partner or spouse of a New Zealand citizen or resident to live in New Zealand.
- Types:
- Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa: For partners of New Zealand citizens or residents.
- Partnership-Based Temporary Visa: For partners of temporary visa holders.
- Process: Requires proof of relationship and, in some cases, financial support.
Entrepreneur Work Visa
- Purpose: For individuals who want to move to New Zealand and establish their own business.
- Duration: Initially issued for 12 months, extendable to 24 months.
Investor Visa
- Purpose: For individuals who wish to invest in New Zealand.
- Types:
- Investor 1 (Minimum NZD 10 million): Allows investors to gain permanent residency.
- Investor 2 (Minimum NZD 3 million): Requires a points-based assessment.
- Duration: Permanent residency.
Each visa type has its own requirements, eligibility criteria, and application process. It is important to carefully review the information provided by the New Zealand government before applying to ensure a successful application.
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