Destination overview
New Zealand
Explore the public immigration pathways, jurisdictions and responsible authorities AtlasCarta currently tracks for this destination.
12
public pathways
0
jurisdictions
Pathways
Immigration pathways in New Zealand
- WorkOpen
Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
For workers with a job offer from a New Zealand employer accredited to hire migrants under the AEWV scheme.
View pathway → - Business InvestorOpen
Active Investor Plus Visa
For investors who invest at least NZD $5 million (Growth) or NZD $10 million (Balanced) in acceptable New Zealand investments.
View pathway → - VisitorOpen
Business Visitor Visa
For people visiting New Zealand for short-term business reasons (meetings, exploring opportunities, negotiating contracts).
View pathway → - StudyOpen
Fee Paying Student Visa
For students paying their own (or family/loan/scholarship-supported) international tuition fees at an approved New Zealand education provider.
View pathway → - FamilyOpen
Parent Boost Visitor Visa
For parents of a New Zealand citizen or resident, to visit New Zealand for up to 5 years (a temporary visa — no residence pathway).
View pathway → - FamilyOpen
Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa
For the partner of a New Zealand citizen or resident, to live in New Zealand.
View pathway → - WorkOpen
Post Study Work Visa
For recent graduates of a qualifying New Zealand qualification, to work in New Zealand for up to 3 years.
View pathway → - WorkOpen
Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Limited Visa
For citizens of eligible Pacific nations with a job offer from a Recognised Seasonal Employer, to work in New Zealand's horticulture and viticulture industries.
View pathway → - Skilled WorkerOpen
Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Resident Visa
For skilled workers with a qualifying job or job offer who want to become New Zealand residents.
View pathway → - Skilled WorkerOpen
Straight to Residence Visa (Green List, Tier 1)
For people with a Tier 1 Green List (in-demand) job or job offer, to go straight to New Zealand residence.
View pathway → - VisitorOpen
Visitor Visa
For people who want to visit New Zealand temporarily (tourism, visiting family, business visits).
View pathway → - Skilled WorkerOpen
Work to Residence Visa (Green List, Tier 2)
For people who have worked 24 months in a Tier 2 Green List (in-demand) job, to move to New Zealand residence.
View pathway →