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Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa
New ZealandSkilled Workermedium confidence
New Zealand's points-based residence visa for skilled migrants. Requires skilled employment in New Zealand and sufficient points.
Investment
NZD $6,450
Processing
6 months
Min stay
183 days/year
Tax rate
33%
How popular is this programme?
Searches/mo
880
Interest
Moderate
Trend
Stable +9%
Demand score55/100
Based on Google search demand (US). Updated periodically.
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Key Details
Leads to PRYes
Dual citizenship—
Remote workNo
Healthcare included—
Crypto accepted—
Same-sex recognised—
RenewableYes
Stay Requirements
Skilled Migrant Category grants residence; maintaining/upgrading the visa needs genuine NZ residence
high confidenceHighlights
- Points-based residency for skilled workers
- Processing time of 6 months
- Minimum stay of 183 days/year
- Pathway to citizenship in 5 years
- Support for skilled labor market
The catch
- You have to actually live there. At least 183 days a year in-country — this becomes your main home, not a paper residency.
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What could change
Economic shifts may impact job availability and immigration policies.
Tax Notes
New Zealand's income tax is worldwide; skilled migrants are taxed on global income.