Many friends have left messages inquiring about the immigration methods and policies for New Zealand. So how can one immigrate to New Zealand? What methods are available? Let us explore this together.
1. Skilled Immigration:
New Zealand offers an immigration quota of 45,000 to 50,000 each year, with 60% coming from skilled immigrants. The aim is to attract skilled talent from around the world to fill domestic job vacancies, enhance New Zealand's innovation capacity, sustainable development, further promote globalization, and create a prosperous, multicultural, and inclusive society. Under the skilled immigration policy, applicants are required to possess certain skills and be able to contribute to the local economy by fulfilling local demands. Only those who meet the requirements can successfully obtain immigration status.
2. Entrepreneur Immigration:
As long as the applicant meets the basic requirements of an IELTS score of 4 for the New Zealand Entrepreneur Work Visa and has NZD 100,000 in funds, they can apply for the New Zealand Entrepreneur Work Visa to enter New Zealand, establish or acquire a business, and maintain normal operations. After 6 months or 2 years, they can enter the second phase, which is to apply for the New Zealand Entrepreneur Residence Visa.
The New Zealand Entrepreneur Immigration has a validity period of 2 years, with no age limit. During this period, if the applicant spends 184 days in New Zealand, they can apply for a permanent resident visa, known as the Permanent Resident Visa. After that, regardless of how long they leave New Zealand, they will retain their permanent resident status.
3. Investor Immigration:
The financial threshold for investor immigration is high, but the IELTS requirement is lower. New Zealand's investor immigration is divided into two categories: one with no English requirement and a minimum investment of NZD 10 million, and the other with an English requirement (IELTS score of 3) and a minimum investment of NZD 1.5 million. Compared to entrepreneur immigration, investor immigration is a straightforward process; there is no need to run a business, and as long as the funds are in place, the green card is obtained. These funds can be invested through government bonds, stocks, or funds.
4. Family Reunion Immigration:
If your parents, spouse, or children have permanent residency or are citizens of New Zealand, you can apply for family reunion immigration to join them in New Zealand. This type of immigration does not have specific age or educational requirements for the applicant.
New Zealand is an immigrant country, and the adjustments in immigration policies reflect the needs and expectations of the nation. With the development and progress of New Zealand's socio-economic landscape, the country's requirements and expectations for immigrants are continuously increasing and evolving.