Can you just move to New Zealand?
If you are an Australian then yes you can. Anyone else will need a Visa. Depending on how long you plan to stay and what you plan to do in New Zealand you’ll need to apply for different types of Visa.
For those wanting to move to New Zealand you’ll need a Resident Visa.
There are currently 28 different types of Resident Visa available;
- Skilled Migrant Resident Visa,
- 2021 Resident Visa,
- Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa,
- Long Term Skill Shortage List Work Visa,
- Long Term Skill Shortage List Resident Visa,
- Parent retirement Resident Visa,
- Talent (Accredited employer) Work Visa,
- Talent (Accredited employer) Resident Visa,
- Dependent Child Resident Visa,
- Investor 2 Resident Visa,
- Entrepreneur Resident Visa,
- Samoan Quota Resident Visa,
- Pacific Access Category Resident Visa,
- Second or Subsequent Resident Visa,
- Permanent Resident Visa (This is the one you want),
- Religious Worker Resident Visa,
- Investor 1 Resident Visa,
- Parent Resident Visa,
- Talant (Arts, Culture, Sports) Work Visa,
- Talant (Arts, Culture, Sports) Resident Visa,
- Australian Resident Visa,
- Victims of Family Violence Resident Visa,
- Trafficking Victim Resident Visa,
- Employees of Relocating Business Resident Visa,
- Entrepreneur Work Visa,
- Intercountry Adoption Resident Visa,
- Pitcairn Islander Resident Visa,
- Refugee Family Support Resident Visa,
- South Island Contribution Resident Visa
Sadly many people who wish to move to New Zealand will not be able too. Entry is not open to everyone.
Immigration Consultants New Zealand
Many people hoping to move to New Zealand use an Immigration Advisor to assist them with the process. You don’t need to use an immigration consultant and can simply deal with New Zealand Immigration directly.
