Family Category: Partner

Under the Family Category of NZ Immigration program, a partner refers to a husband, wife, defacto or civil union partner of a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.

If you have a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident partner and you want to live in New Zealand permanently, your partner may sponsor you provided he/she meets the following requirements.

be an eligible sponsor and meet NZ character requirements

complete a Sponsorship Form for Residence in New Zealand (NZIS 1024), declaring the eligibility

provide evidence immigration status or citizenship

Must be aged 17 or over

Police certificate(s) from any country (except for New Zealand) in which the sponsor have lived 12 months or more in the 7 years before the application is made.

For more information about Family Category - Partner, click here.

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Family Category

NZ Immigration program provides a wide range of policies under family category to facilitate partners, dependent children, parents, siblings or adult children of New Zealand citizens or residents to come to live in New Zealand.

To join your family in New Zealand permanently, the application process and requirements varies depending in your relationship (Partner, Dependent Child, Parent, Brother, sister or adult child) to a New Zealand citizen and or permanent resident.

You may also visit New Zealand temporarily under the following programs:

Visit New Zealand under partners of New Zealand residents and/or citizens policy; or culturally-arranged marriage policy; or dependent children of New Zealand residents and/or citizens policy; or parent and grandparent multiple entry visitor's visa policy; or general visitor's policy.

Work in New Zealand under partners of New Zealand residents and/or citizens policy.

Study in New Zealand under partners and children of New Zealand residents and/or citizens policy.

For more information NZ Immigration family category, click here.

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Migrant Investment Policy

Migrant Investment Policy, a NZ Immigration Program Business Category, is a New Zealand residence policy for business people who are looking to reside and invest in New Zealand.

The policy is divided into two categories: Investor Plus (Investor 1 Category), and Investor (Investor 2 Category).

Migrant Investment Policy Requirements

Investor Plus (Investor 1 Category)

Maximum age: No requirement

Business experience: No requirement

Investment funds: NZ$10 million invested in NZ for three years

Settlement funds: No requirement

Principal applicant's English language: No requirement

Family member's English language: No requirement

Minimum time in New Zealand: 73 days in NZ in each of the last two years of the three-year investment period

Investor (Investor 2 Category)

Maximum age: 65 or younger

Business experience: Minimum of three years

Investment funds: NZ$1.5 million invested in NZ for four years

Settlement funds: NZ$1 million (transfer not required)

Principal applicant's English language: - an English speaking background, or an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test report with an overall band score of three or more, or a competent user of English

Family member's English language: Same as principal applicant or pre-purchase ESOL tuition

Minimum time in New Zealand: 146 days in NZ in each of the last three years of the four-year investment period

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Entrepreneur Business Migration Category

If you have successfully established a business in New Zealand, and you have been “self-employed” in New Zealand in that business for at least two years, you may be eligible for residence in New Zealand under the Entrepreneur Category. This is under the Business Migration Category of NZ Immigration Program.

Requirements for Entrepreneur Category

Evidence that you have established a business in New Zealand

Evidence that your business is benefiting New Zealand

Evidence that your business meets New Zealand employment and immigration law.

Evidence of English language ability

Click here for more information and details of the requirements under Entrepreneur Category.

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Long Term Business Visa (LTBV)

Long Term Business Visa (LTBV) is a three-year Work Visa to provide sufficient time to move to New Zealand and commence your business prior to applying for New Zealand Residence. The aim of this NZ Immigration program category is to attract migrants who have been operating their own business and wish to establish a similar business in New Zealand, thereby contributing to New Zealand's economic development.

To be eligible for a Long Term Business Visa (LTBV) you will need to show that you have:

Business experience that is relevant to your proposed business in New Zealand. If you have not previously operated your own business, that does not necessarily mean that we may not be able to approve your application. We may be able to accept work experience at a senior managerial level in a substantial, relevant business.

Investment funds to provide the capital required for your proposed business, and sufficient funds to support yourself and your family for three years.

A business plan outlining your proposed business, suppliers, customers, proposed marketing, staff, required assets, financial forecasts, how the business will benefit New Zealand, etc.

A good understanding of your proposed business and the New Zealand business environment in relation to your proposed business. This should focus particularly on such matters as demand for your proposed goods or services, the size and nature of your target markets, any legislative or other requirements, etc.

You must be able to provide verifiable documents to support the above requirements.

More information about Long Term Business Visa (LTBV) is available here.

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Employee of a Relocating Company

Employee of a relocating company may also apply for permanent residence under New Zealand (NZ) Immigration Program. Your application for residence must first meet requirements for approval in principle, and you will be invited to apply for a temporary work visa or permit that allows you to come to New Zealand to make the relocation arrangements.

Application of an employee of a relocating company is relies heavily in your role in the relocating company and the business profile as a whole.

You must provide a letter from the CEO of the business that gives the following information:

the name and location of the business intending to relocate to New Zealand

why it is relocating, and how it will benefit New Zealand

a statement confirming that the relocated business will operate within all relevant New Zealand employment and immigration law

your current role in the business

your intended role in the relocated business

why you are considered to be a key staff member

an explanation of why you are not eligible for residence under any of our other immigration categories.

You will need to supply proof of the business’s current operation. This can include, for example, original or certified copies of:

the business registration

company accounts or tax returns and

any other documents or evidence that show how the business is currently operating.

Click here for the list of requirements and application forms you need to submit as employee of a relocating company

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Work to Residence

Another NZ Immigration program for workers who want to live and work in New Zealand is the Work to Residence program.

There are a number of requirements that you will need to meet for a Work to Residence visa or permit. These are requirements that all applicants need to meet.

To enter New Zealand you must:

be in good health and of good character, and

have a passport that is valid for at least three months past the date you are to leave New Zealand, and

be genuine in wanting to work in New Zealand, and

have the right visa for your visit.

If you are granted a work permit you need to meet certain conditions during your stay:

the work you do must be in line with the conditions specified in your permit

you must obey New Zealand’s laws

you must only stay in New Zealand for the time allowed by your permit.

If you break any of these conditions we may require you to leave New Zealand immediately.

You can be refused a visa or permit if:

you are a person who is not eligible for a visa or a permit under section 7(1) of the Immigration Act 1987, or

you are in New Zealand unlawfully when you apply or

we believe that you are likely to stay in New Zealand unlawfully or

we believe that you would break the conditions we would apply to the visa or permit granted to you.

Types Work to Residence Policy

Long Term Skill Shortage List – for people who have an offer of employment in an occupation on the Long Term Skill Shortage List.

Talent (Accredited Employers) – for people who have a job offer from an employer who we have accredited to recruit staff from overseas.

Talent (Arts, Culture and Sports) – for people who have recognised talent/ability in the arts, culture or sports.

Application procedures varies depending on which policy you belong. Click here to know more about the Work to Residence program.

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