Your Step-by-Step Guide to Seamless

Migration to New Zealand

Being one of the world's strongest economies, many foreigners are drawn to this country for its diversity, beautiful landscape and overall quality of life.

The country offers various immigration options, and determining the appropriate route will contribute to a successful immigration process with minimal delays.

The country’s immigration system is overseen by a government department known as Immigration New Zealand. Immigration policies can be complex and difficult to follow, with some rules changing often or being unclear.Steps to Follow While Applying to New Zealand:

Steps to Follow While

Applying to New Zealand

STEP 1

Gather Information

  • Double check all your documents
  • Read all available application guidance
  • Consider contacting a migration agent for assistance
  • Verify if your visa application requires demonstrating competent English
  • Attain the relevant score in IELTS or other approved English language
  • Ensure the test was undertaken no more than 2 years before lodging your application

STEP 2

Decide Which Visa to Apply for

  • Work visa
  • Study visa
  • Visit visa
  • Family reunion and joining visa
  • Extended stay visa
  • Permanent residency visa

STEP 3

Check the Visa Requirements

  • Review specific visa requirements
  • Utilize the New Zealand Immigration Website for information and tools
  • Ensure compliance with visa criteria
  • Family reunion and joining visa
  • Seek advice from licensed immigration advisers or approved professionals for accurate guidance on immigration matters

STEP 4

Prepare Your Documents

  • Verify all required documents
  • Review available application guidance
  • Consider seeking assistance from a migration agent
  • Check if the visa application mandates demonstrating competent English
  • Attain the required score in IELTS or an approved English language test
  • Ensure the language test was taken within the past 2 years before submitting your application

STEP 5

Requirements Your Family Must Meet

  • Principal applicant requires a higher language test result
  • Partners and dependent children aged 16 or older can have a lower test result
  • Children under 16 are exempt from English language requirements
  • If partners and dependent children fall below the minimum test score, English language lessons can be purchased
  • Lesson option chosen during the application process
  • Payment for lessons required upon visa approval

STEP 6

Apply Online or On Paper

  • Visas usually entail an application fee, the amount contingent on the type of visa applied for.
  • Detailed instructions for online or paper applications are available on the Immigration New Zealand website.

STEP 7

Waiting for Visa Decision

  • Application assessment process
  • Possible request for additional information
  • After submitting, check application status on Immigration New Zealand website
Applications are declined in many instances due to issues like applying under an ineligible category, incomplete documentation, complex cases requiring detailed explanation, encountering character or health issues and the list goes on. If you’re concerned about any issues, consider seeking professional guidance.
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