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Working Visa Options for New Zealand

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6Routes
5Path to PR
Passport
Destination
Purpose
Duration
6 visas
  • Living in NZ

    Work to Residence Visa

    Processing
    Cost
    NZD 6,450
    Duration
    Indefinite (travel conditions expire after 2 years)
    Difficulty
    medium

    Work to Residence Visa

    NZD 6,450Application fee
    See official pageProof of funds
    See official pageProcessing time
    2 yearsDuration
    No work limitDirect PR
    Official site ↗
  • Living in NZ

    Accredited Employer Work Visa

    Processing
    7 weeks
    Cost
    NZD 1,540
    Duration
    Up to 5 years (skill levels 1-3); up to 3 years (skill levels 4-5)
    Difficulty
    medium

    Accredited Employer Work Visa

    NZD 1,540 (online application fee)Application fee
    See official pageProof of funds
    7 weeksProcessing time
    Up to 5 yearsDuration
    No work limitPath to PR
    Official site ↗
  • Living in NZ

    Post Study Work Visa

    Processing
    5 weeks
    Cost
    NZD 1,670
    Duration
    Up to 3 years (varies by qualification level and study duration)
    Difficulty
    easy

    Post Study Work Visa

    NZD 1,670Application fee
    NZD 5,000Proof of funds
    5 weeksProcessing time
    Up to 3 yearsDuration
    No work limitPath to PR
    Official site ↗
  • Living in NZ

    Specific Purpose Work Visa

    Processing
    3 weeks
    Cost
    NZD 1,455
    Duration
    As needed to complete the specified work
    Difficulty
    medium

    Specific Purpose Work Visa

    NZD 1,455Application fee
    See official pageProof of funds
    3 weeksProcessing time
    See official pageDuration
    No work limit
    Official site ↗
  • Living in NZ

    Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa

    Processing
    Cost
    NZD 6,450
    Duration
    Indefinite (travel conditions expire after 2 years; then apply for Permanent Resident Visa)
    Difficulty
    hard

    Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa

    NZD 6,450Application fee
    See official pageProof of funds
    See official pageProcessing time
    2 yearsDuration
    Direct PR
    Official site ↗
  • Living in NZ

    Straight to Residence Visa

    Processing
    5 months
    Cost
    NZD 6,450
    Duration
    Indefinite (travel conditions expire after 2 years)
    Difficulty
    medium

    Straight to Residence Visa

    NZD 6,450Application fee
    See official pageProof of funds
    5 monthsProcessing time
    2 yearsDuration
    Direct PR
    Official site ↗
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