Everything you need to know about Visas for New Zealand:

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Our Visa Service

New Zealand's visa regulations are complex, and the visa application process is challenging to navigate without expert advice and support.

Our Licensed Immigration Advisers will take care of all visa related formalities for both migrants and employers.

They will facilitate the swift processing of visa applications and ensure a smooth employer accreditation process.

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You can start your immigration to New Zealand journey now!

We start working with our clients well ahead of their arrival in New Zealand to make the most of their time before their arrival and empower them to hit the ground running when they get here.

Join our Immigration and Job Hunt Webinar to find out how working with NZIC will help you beat the Catch-22 dilemma and give you the best level of immigration support you can find for a smoother migration journey to New Zealand.

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Skill Shortages in New Zealand - The Green List

The Green List provides a fast-track process and a work to residence pathway for migrants.

The Green List makes it easier for employers to hire and attract migrants for specified high-skilled, hard-to-fill occupations, with guaranteed residence pathways for eligible candidates.

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Self-Assessment | Points Guide

Do you qualify for a resident visa under the Skilled Migrant Category?

How does the Points System Work?

How many points do you really need?

Do a quick first self-check of your chances of migrating under the Skilled Migrant Category.

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Your Visa and the Catch 22

Find out why your visa will depend on you having a job offer from a New Zealand employer, what that means for you, and how our powerful Service Fusion will help you solve the Catch 22 dilemma.

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The 3 main pathways to residence in New Zealand for skilled professionals:

  • The Skilled Migrant Resident pathway
  • The Green List pathway
  • The Care Workforce and Transport Sector Agreement pathways.

All three pathways require the migrant to have relevant New Zealand employment in place.

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Retirement and Investor Migration

New Zealand provides a number of visa programs tailored for retirement migrants.

The right visa will entitle you to live in New Zealand permanently as a retiree.

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Partnership Visas

If you and your partner are living together in a stable relationship, and one of you is a New Zealand Citizen or Resident, you can apply for a work or resident visa based on your relationship.

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Processing Times

Learn all about the visa processing times, from 'how long it will take to get your visa', to 'how you can speed up the process of your application'.

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NZIC guided me all the way through getting my first work visa to permanent residency. Their job seeking support was key when I first arrived in NZ, communication was always easy and clear. I'm very thankful for their help and definitely recommend their services.

DO
Brazil
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Dr. Hallwass handled our application to immigrate professionally, giving us a clear picture of what was required, updating us along the way and providing excellent follow up service on our arrival in New Zealand. We are delighted with his professionalism and thoroughness. He comes highly recommended.

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South Africa
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Anna was worth her weight in gold---she was fantastic at helping me format my CV and search for jobs that suited my skill set.  In the end, I got a great job in a great city.  Carsten and his team were very thorough and helpful when it came time to apply for and get our visas. They are now helping us with our resident visas, and I'm certain that the process will be the same. I'd recommend them highly.

KJ
USA
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Dear Jannie, just want to drop a note to thank for your everything. Your help is much appreciated! You are a wonderful and professional job search coach! I am so lucky to have you supporting me!

MK
Hong Kong