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Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa New Zealand

People with abilities that can help New Zealand’s economy flourish are eligible for this visa. You must submit an expression of interest (EOI) outlining your professional background and credentials.

A points system is used for the Skill Migrant Category Visa or SMC resident visa, and it is based on variables like age, qualifications, work experience, family ties, and a skilled employment offer. To qualify for this sort of visa, you must also be 55 years of age or younger and meet all conditions for your character, health, and command of the English language.

Applicants for this type of visa may submit an application for residency on behalf of themselves, their spouse, and any dependent children who are younger than 24 years old.

Before submitting an application, you must send Immigration New Zealand (INZ) an Expression of Interest (EOI) outlining your credentials, professional experience, and ability to settle in New Zealand.

If it receives more than one hundred sixty (160) points, this will be scored by INZ, and you will then be given the opportunity to submit a residence application.

Update: INZ increased the points threshold for selections from the Pool to one hundred eighty (180) points from 9 November 2022

Other changes introduced to SMC

Changes to this category include:

  • The introduction of remuneration thresholds as an additional means of defining skilled employment.
  • The requirement for previous work experience to be skilled, with more points available for skilled work experience.
  • An increase in points for age between 30 and 39.
  • An increase in points for level 9 and 10 postgraduate qualifications.
  • Points for employment, work experience and qualifications in identified future growth areas, qualifications in areas of absolute skills shortage, and close family in New Zealand will be removed.

    • Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa Eligibility

    The Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Resident Visa is a pathway to New Zealand residency for skilled workers who wish to live and work in the country permanently. To be eligible for this visa, applicants need to meet certain criteria and demonstrate their suitability as skilled migrants. The key eligibility requirements for the SMC Resident Visa are as follows:

  • Age: Applicants must be 55 years old or younger at the time of application.
  • Points-Based System: The SMC Resident Visa operates on a points-based system. Applicants are awarded points based on factors such as age, work experience, qualifications, and job offers in New Zealand.
  • Skilled Occupation: Applicants must have relevant skills and work experience in an occupation that is listed on New Zealand’s Long Term Skill Shortage List (LTSSL) or the Regional Skill Shortage List (RSSL). Having a job offer in New Zealand that aligns with their skills is advantageous.
  • Health and Character: All applicants and their dependents must meet health and character requirements. They may need to undergo medical examinations and provide police certificates from the countries they have lived in.
  • English Language Proficiency: Applicants need to demonstrate English language proficiency by providing evidence of their English language skills, such as achieving the required score in an approved English language test.
  • Expression of Interest (EOI): To apply for the SMC Resident Visa, applicants must first submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to Immigration New Zealand. The EOI outlines their qualifications, work experience, and other relevant details. Based on the points obtained in the EOI, applicants may be invited to apply for residency.
  • Invitation to Apply (ITA): If the applicant’s EOI is selected from the pool, they will receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for the SMC Resident Visa. They will have to submit a complete application with all the necessary supporting documents.

    • It’s important to note that meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee approval of the visa. The Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa is a highly competitive process, and applicants with higher points are more likely to receive an ITA.

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