New Zealand highly skilled route
1 current source-backed highly skilled pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-07
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa | Structured main conditions are not available in the current source extract. | 2026-08-04 | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa | The exact official route source states route conditions including: ammes International cooperation Information for industry, embassies and consulates Research and statistics About this site Glossary Immigration policy and law Process to apply For employers Login Login Log into our online systems Welcome Nau mai, haere mai Home ... Visas Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa You can submit an expression of interest (EOI) if you have a job or job offer from an accredited employer, and meet the requirements for one of the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) pathways. Submit EOI Length of stay Live, work and study indefinitely Cost From NZD $6450 Age range From 55 years or younger To apply you must: be aged 55 or younger when you apply be working for, or have a job offer from, an and the job is meet the requirements for an SMC pathway, and speak and understand English. This visa lets you: live, work and study in New Zealand include your partner and dependent children aged 24 or younger in your visa application. You must submit an expression of interest (EOI) and if accepted, we invite you to apply. You must be eligible for 1 of the 3 SMC pathways. | Official source |
| Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa | The exact official route source states: hway, Skilled Work Experience pathway or Trades and Technicians pathway. On this page Submit EOI {{ item.innerText }} On this page {{ item.innerText }} Submit EOI SMC pathways The Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Resident Visa offers 3 pathways to residence. Each is designed to recognise different types of skills, experience, and contributions to New Zealand’s workforce. Points-based pathway You must have 6 points to be eligible for the Points-based pathway. You can claim up to 6 points from either your: qualification income (pay), or occupational registration (for example, if you are a chartered accountant or registered plumber). If you cannot claim all 6 points from one of these categories, you may be able to claim an additional 1 to 3 points from skilled work experience in New Zealand. These work experience points can be combined with the points you claim from your qualification, income, or occupational registration to reach 6 points. Skilled Work Experience pathway This pathway is for people who have developed their skills through work experience rather than through a formal qualification (such as a university | Official source |
Official sources
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