For those who do not want to apply for the Skilled Migrant Category or are not eligible, another pathway to apply for residency is to apply under one of the work to residence categories below:
1) Talent Visa (Accredited Employers);
2) Talent Visa (Arts, Sports and Culture); and,
3) Long Term Shortages List occupations Visa.
Unlike the Skilled Migrant Category, where you will be granted a resident visa once your resident visa is approved, to be eligible to apply for a residence from work visa you will need to work and live in New Zealand for two years until you are eligible for apply for residence. Principal applicants will need to meet all the relevant policy criteria including that they have met the conditions of their visa, will continue to work in New Zealand, and meet any English language criteria in addition to the health and character requirements.
Your eligibility in most cases will depend on your skills set, whether or not your New Zealand employer is accredited and whether or not you meet the relevant policy criteria.
Government Fees and Processing Time
| Application Fee | NZ$635.00 |
| Partner Application Fee | BDT 2000.00 |
| Dependents Application fee | N/A |
| Second Installment | NZ$1800.00 |
| Processing Times | 21 to 25 months |
* All fees and processing time are obtained from government source.
