You must meet certain salary requirements and immigration points criteria. Below are the detailed requirements for wage thresholds and the New Zealand immigration points system.
Salary Requirement
- Minimum wage: To qualify for the Skilled Migrant Residence Visa, your job must offer a minimum wage of NZD 25/hour.
However, actual salaries may be higher depending on the job and industry.
See also:
Announcement Of Changes to Wage Levels and AEWV Visa Notes
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How Immigration Points Are Calculated
Points are based on the following factors:
Experience (in New Zealand or overseas):
| Years of Experience | Points |
|---|---|
| 2–4 years | 20 |
| 5–9 years | 30 |
| 10+ years | 40 |
Education:
| Qualification | Points |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 50 |
| Postgraduate (Master, PhD) | 70 |
Salary Level:
| Hourly Rate | Points |
|---|---|
| NZD 25/hour to NZD 36/hour | Eligible for bonus |
| NZD 36/hour or more | 10–20 additional points |
Occupations on the Long-Term Skill Shortage List (LTSSL)
If your job is on the LTSSL, you may receive additional points.
Meat processing jobs may be included, but you should confirm with Immigration New Zealand.
See more: Green List – Priority Occupations for Residence
Spouse and Children
If you have a spouse and children who are eligible to live or work/study in New Zealand, you may receive extra points for them.
See more: Visa Sponsorship of family
Other Requirements
- Health: You must pass New Zealand’s medical examination and prove you do not have any
serious infectious diseases or health conditions that would affect your work or life in NZ.
See more: WHERE TO GET A MEDICAL CHECK-UP FOR A NEW ZEALAND VISA?
- Police Clearance: You must also show that you have no criminal record in your home country
by providing a Judicial Record Certificate No. 2 (issued by local authorities or online via VNeID).
Summary
You need at least 160 points to be eligible for the Skilled Migrant Residence Visa. However, the more points you gain from the above factors, the higher your chances of success.
Stay updated with the official information from Immigration New Zealand.
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