Partnership & Family
There are a number of temporary entry visas allowing you to Work, study or just Visit New Zealand.
If you are in a partnership with a New Zealand citizen or resident, and your partner is eligible to support your visa application you may be able to apply for a Partner of a New Zealander Visitor visa or Partner of a New Zealander Work visa. Some partners of a New Zealander are able to apply for a residence class visa. We can assess the most suitable visa options to suit your circumstances.
Non-New Zealander Work Visa holders can usually support their partners for a Work visa and their dependent children for a Visitor or Student Visa.
Partners of a Worker Work Visa holder may have visa conditions which require them to only work for an Accredited Employer.
Partners of Green List visa holders can work in any occupation for any employer in New Zealand
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If your visa does not allow you to support your partner or dependent child, they may be able to apply for a visa in their own right.
Our eligibility assessment will clarify the best visa options to suit your circumstances, providing you with a clear pathway forward.
Work Visa
Our primary business is preparing and managing work visa applications.
Whether you are already in New Zealand or overseas, we can help.
There are different types of work visas designed for specific work situations, allowing you to live and work in New
Zealand. Some temporary work visas offer a pathway to residence, whereas others do not. We will match you with the right visa to suit your needs and goals.
The most common work visa is the Accredited Employer Work Visa which allows you to stay for up to 5 years, depending on the job you are offered. To be eligible to apply for an Accredited Employer Work Visa you must have a full time job offer from an Accredited Employer.
For Green List roles you must have a suitable Job Offer from an Accredited Employer, which includes the relevant hourly rate or annual salary, along with the relevant qualification, training, skills, work experience and professional certification or licence (if applicable).
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The duration of your visa will depend on your wage and the skill level of the job.
Tier 1 Green List offer a Straight to Residence pathway, whilst other Green List roles offer the ability to apply for residence after 2 years.
Visa applications are not always straightforward, therefore not all outcomes are the same.
No matter where you are located in the world, Future NZ Immigration can assist.
Residence Visa
A residence class visa allows you to live and work in New Zealand indefinitely and access most publicly funded services. It is also the next step to gaining citizenship in New Zealand.
The Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) requires visa applicants to be aged 55 and under, and be eligible to claim 6 points in order to apply for this residence class visa.
Partners of a New Zealand citizen or resident who have lived together in a genuine and stable relationship for 12 months or more, can apply to live in New Zealand permanently.
The Green List Tier 2 Work to Residence visa allows visa applicants who have been employed full time with an Accredited Employer for at least 24 months, to apply for residence.
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The most common Work To Residence visas are the:
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The Green List Tier 2
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The Skilled Migrant Category visa
These visas allow for Partners and Dependent Children to be included in the residence visa application.
Visitor & Working Holiday Visa
New Zealand’s Working Holiday Visas are available to young people, usually aged 18 to 30, or aged 18 to 35 in a select few countries.
The Working Holiday Visa lets you travel and work in New Zealand for up to 12 months, or up to 3 years if you are from the UK or 23 months if you are from Canada.
You must meet all relevant immigration policies including, having enough money to pay for a return ticket and be coming to NZ with the intention to holiday as your primary motivation and to work as a
secondary consideration.
There is a lot to see and do in NZ and this visa is a great way to see the country.
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Student Visa
Student visas offer you the opportunity to come to New Zealand to study full-time and gain internationally recognised qualifications.
You must pay the full cost of your course with an approved education provider.
Depending on your visa conditions, you can work part-time up to 20 hours per week, while studying and work full-time during the holidays.
Student visas can allow for a stay of up to 4 years, however the validity of a Student Visa is usually for the same length of time as the study you have paid for.
Partners and children may be eligible
to apply for a visa based on their relationship with you.
New Zealand work visa holders’ school age children of can attend Primary, Intermediate or Secondary school as “Domestic Students”. They will need to apply for a Student Visa, but do not need to pay International Student Fees during these school years.
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To be eligible for a student visa, you will need to meet the following criteria:
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an offer of place from an educational institution approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority
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a written guarantee from an institution or person that suitable accommodation is available to you in New Zealand (if you're under 18 years)
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evidence of sufficient funds to live on while you are studying
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a return air ticket to your country, or evidence of sufficient funds to buy one.
The above list is simply a brief overview of the requirements, there are more conditions that you will need to meet. Every student visa application is treated on a case-by-case basis, therefore not all outcomes are the same.
Other
Section 61 Request
Some people may find themselves in New Zealand unlawfully, and as such they are eligible to request a visa under section 61 of the Immigration Act 2009 to regularise their immigration status.
This is known as a “section 61 request.” We can represent your case to Immigration New Zealand in a reasoned request with documented evidence that explains your situation and relevant circumstances.
Variations of Conditions
If the conditions of your temporary category Student, Work or Visitor visa is no longer appropriate for your situation, you may be able to apply for a Variation of Conditions or you may need to apply
for a new visa instead.
We will advise you of what is right for you,
relevant to your circumstances.
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Assessment for Residence
The requirements for each residence category can be complex, and our comprehensive assessment gives peace of mind about which type of visa is the right one for you.
The process involves an initial consultation during which we will discuss your needs and goals, and gather the information we need to complete a comprehensive
assessment.
We then provide you with a written report which includes your residence visa options and eligibility.
Employer Accreditation
We assist employers by reviewing your advertising and employment documentation to meet Immigration New Zealand's immigration instructions.
Employers must be Accredited to employ migrants on work visas.
The 3 levels of accreditation:
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standard accreditation — this is for employers who hire between 1 and 5 migrant workers in a year
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high-volume accreditation — this is for employers who want to hire 6 or more migrant workers in a year, and
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labour hire employer accreditation.
We can assist Employers to become Accredited and see them through all facets including the Job Check process.