Find your visa by what you want to do.
Plain-English guides with the key facts from Immigration New Zealand, each linked to the official source. Last updated 23 October 2026.
Study
I want to study in New Zealand
Work
I want to work in New Zealand
Residence
I want to live here permanently
- Skilled Migrant Category Resident VisaResidence for skilled workers, through points, skilled work experience, or trades and technician pathways.
- Straight to Residence VisaResidence straight away for Green List Tier 1 roles with an accredited employer.
- Work to Residence VisaResidence after 24 months in a Green List Tier 2 role in New Zealand.
- Care Workforce Work to Residence VisaResidence for care workers with 24 months’ qualifying experience in the last 30 months.
- Transport Work to Residence VisaResidence for qualifying transport workers. Currently ship’s masters and deck hands; other roles only if approved before 7 April 2024.
- Permanent Resident VisaRemove the travel conditions on your resident visa, after holding it for at least 2 years.
Family
I want to bring my partner, children or parents
- Partner Work VisaWork rights for partners of New Zealanders, and of eligible work and student visa holders.
- Partner of a New Zealander Resident VisaResidence for partners of New Zealand citizens and residents who have lived together for 12+ months.
- Parent Resident Visa & Parent Boost VisaBringing parents to New Zealand: residence through selection, or the Parent Boost visitor visa for up to 5 years.
Visit
I want to visit
Employers
I’m an employer hiring migrants
Visa problems
I have a PPI letter, decline or deadline
The road most of our clients travel.
Every visa is one step on a longer road. We plan the whole route, so today’s visa sets up the next one. The teal markers are the stops on Keshiya’s own journey.
Study
Arrive on a student visa and gain a New Zealand qualification.
Read the guideKeshiya arrived here as an international student.
Post-study work
Open work rights after graduating, so you can find the right job.
Read the guideSkilled work
An AEWV with an accredited employer builds the experience residence needs.
Read the guideShe worked in New Zealand roles, including at NZ Post and Uber.
Residence
Skilled Migrant, Green List or sector pathways to a resident visa.
Read the guidePermanent residence
After 2 years, remove the travel conditions. Home, for good.
Read the guide
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