If you plan to permanently settle in New Zealand as a qualified worker and to contribute to the development of New Zealand’s economy with your knowledge and skills, you will need a resident visa. You can apply for this visa through Skilled Migrant Category program.

Conditions for resident visa

• You should be less than 55 years old.
• You need to have education, professional skills and work experience in areas which experience shortage of qualified workers in New Zealand and your profession should be on the list of occupation shortage.
• You should have Expression of Interest (EOI)
• You need to meet the English language skills requirements.
• You shouldn’t be persecuted.
• You need to meet the good health condition.

Expression of Interest (EOI)

Skilled Migrant Category is a system through which your qualifications are being scored, but before you apply for resident visa, beside conditions that need to be met you also need to send the Expression of Interest. With this statement you affirm New Zealand’s Home Affaire service that you want to be considered for resident visa.

If you score enough points you will be invited to apply for resident visa within 4 months.