How to obtain permanent residency in New Zealand

A Resident Visa is frequently followed by a Permanent Resident Visa. Resident Visas have travel restrictions that limit a person’s ability to re-enter New Zealand as a resident until a specific date, whereas a Permanent Resident Visa enables indefinite re-entry. Learn more on how to obtain permanent residency in New Zealand.

About permanent residence VISA

New Zealand PR Process: As a result, you apply for a permanent residence visa, which allows you to stay in New Zealand indefinitely while also receiving government-funded services. A New Zealand PR can help you get good job offers based on a variety of factors, such as your years of experience, age, and educational qualification, to name a few. This visa also allows you to travel freely between New Zealand.

The advantages of a VISA for permanent residency 

Among the numerous advantages of obtaining a PR in New Zealand are as follows:

• You can live, work, travel, and study in New Zealand. 
• Medical care can be obtained at a reduced cost and social security benefits. 
• Your young one will be able to attend state-run schools and universities for free. 
• If your relatives meet the residency and assurance of support requirements, you can sponsor them to apply for permanent resident visas.

Requirements for a New Zealand PR visa 

The following are the basic requirements for obtaining a PR Visa in New Zealand: 

• You should be less than 55 years old 
• Should have fluency and command of the English language 
• A job offer in hand (in case you have applied for a sponsored work visa) 
• Display of capability to demonstrate your intention to stay in the country 
• One can apply for a PR visa in New Zealand under several categories, the most common of which are the Skilled Migrant Category, Partner Category, and Business and Investment Category.

PR points system in New Zealand 

You can apply for a New Zealand visa by contacting the New Zealand Government directly. This is less expensive than dealing with agents or the visa bureau. To determine your eligibility, the government has established a PR points system in which points are assigned under the following categories: 

• Employability: 60 points for current skilled employees who have been with the company for more than a year, 50 points for those who are looking for work or have been with the company for less than a year. 
• Work Experience: Ranges from 10 points for two years to 30 points for ten years, plus bonus points for benefits and growth appraisals.
• Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree or any other major Diploma degree is worth 50 points, while a Post Graduate or Doctorate program is worth 55 points. 
• Age: Most of 30 points for those aged 20-29, with a minimum of 5 points for those aged 50-55. 

Obtaining 160 points qualifies you for an ITA (Invitation to Apply) for a visa. The submission criteria should be 100-135. 

New Zealand PR process for Indian students PR VISA

It cost 190 NZD to apply for and can be obtained in New Zealand under the following groups: 

• Resident VISA for Skilled Migrants: This is the best option for New Zealand immigrants, and you must submit an online EOI (Expression of Interest) at the earliest. If your EOI is chosen, you will hear from NZ Immigration within the next two weeks. Then you must submit your residence application along with the required transcripts and other documents. After your application has been processed, you will hear from the immigration office within 10 working days.
• Visa for the family: You can apply for a PR visa under this category if you are the spouse/partner, parent, or dependent child of a New Zealand permanent resident or citizen. One important requirement is that you be sponsored by one of the above-mentioned relatives in New Zealand to stay with them as a New Zealand permanent resident.
• Business and Investment visa: If you want to invest in a New Zealand-based company, you can apply under the Investor Category. Another option is to apply under the Entrepreneur Category, where you must demonstrate your willingness to start your own business in the country. Needless to say, even after taking everything into account, the decision to accept or reject your application is entirely at the discretion of New Zealand Immigration.

Key Takeaways

• To get any kind of visa your age must be of a minimum of 20 years and a maximum of 55 years 
• If a child is born to parents with a PR in New Zealand then, citizenship will be given to the child. 
• To apply for a permanent residence visa, you must have either a full-time job or an established business.

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FAQs

Q1 When can I apply for a new resident visa?

Answer:  Applications will open in 2 phases:

• Phase 1: 1 December 2021 onwards for some eligible applicants
• Phase 2: 1 March 2021 onwards for the remaining eligible applicants

Q2. What is the processing time for the new resident visa?

Answer: The processing time is expected to be within 12 months of the application’s submission.

Q3 Can part-time employees working more than thirty hours a week meet the criteria?

Answer: To meet the skilled or scarce criteria, employment must be full-time.