Explore visas & immigration pathways

For workers with a job offer from a New Zealand employer accredited to hire migrants under the AEWV scheme.

For investors who invest at least NZD $5 million (Growth) or NZD $10 million (Balanced) in acceptable New Zealand investments.

For people visiting New Zealand for short-term business reasons (meetings, exploring opportunities, negotiating contracts).

For students paying their own (or family/loan/scholarship-supported) international tuition fees at an approved New Zealand education provider.

For parents of a New Zealand citizen or resident, to visit New Zealand for up to 5 years (a temporary visa — no residence pathway).

For the partner of a New Zealand citizen or resident, to live in New Zealand.

For recent graduates of a qualifying New Zealand qualification, to work in New Zealand for up to 3 years.

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.

For skilled workers with a qualifying job or job offer who want to become New Zealand residents.

For people with a Tier 1 Green List (in-demand) job or job offer, to go straight to New Zealand residence.

For people who want to visit New Zealand temporarily (tourism, visiting family, business visits).

For people who have worked 24 months in a Tier 2 Green List (in-demand) job, to move to New Zealand residence.