New Zealand Immigration for Indians – Work Visa, PR & Citizenship Pathway

Why Choose New Zealand?

New Zealand offers an exceptional lifestyle, welcoming communities, and abundant job opportunities across various sectors. Known for its stunning landscapes and work-life balance, it’s one of the safest, cleanest, and most immigrant-friendly countries in the world. Indians looking for long-term settlement can benefit from New Zealand’s Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) and Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) programs. With strong demand in healthcare, IT, construction, and trades, skilled professionals can apply for work visas, later convert to Permanent Residency, and eventually become eligible for New Zealand Citizenship.

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✅ Benefits of New Zealand Immigration for Indians

• Pathway to PR through Skilled Worker or Job Offer

• Bring family members with full rights

• Free healthcare and public education for residents

• Work-life balance and low population density

• Safe, peaceful, and multicultural society

• PR eligibility after 2 years (in most categories)

• Citizenship eligibility after 5 years of residence

• No age restrictions in many visa pathways

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📋 New Zealand Immigration Pathways for Indians

1. Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)

The AEWV allows skilled professionals from India to work in New Zealand with a valid job offer from an accredited employer. It is currently the most popular route to migrate and leads to PR under the Green List or Tier 1 roles.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Job offer from a New Zealand-accredited employer

• Role must meet skill, salary, and location requirements

• Minimum salary: NZD 29.66/hour or NZD 61,692/year

• Health and character checks (PCC, medical exam)

• English proficiency (may be required for some roles)

Visa Features:

• Visa valid for 3 years (renewable)

• Eligible for PR under Green List or Tier 1 after 2 years

• Spouse can apply for open work visa

• Children eligible for dependent/student visas

• Access to public services and healthcare

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2. Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) – Points-Based Residency

For highly skilled Indians without a job offer but with recognized qualifications and work experience. This is a points-based system (threshold: 180 points or higher) and leads directly to residency.

Points Awarded For:

• Age (20–39 preferred)

• Indian or NZ qualifications

• Work experience (especially in NZ)

• Job offers in NZ (additional points)

• Partner’s qualifications & experience

Key Features:

• Direct residency pathway

• Can include spouse and children

• Faster approval for in-demand occupations

• Once approved, you receive a Resident Visa valid for 2 years

• Can apply for Permanent Resident Visa after 2 years

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3. Other Visa Options

• Post-Study Work Visa – for Indian students graduating from NZ institutions

• Partnership-Based Visas – if your spouse is in NZ

• Green List Residence Pathway – for highly skilled professionals in listed shortage occupations

• Investor/Entrepreneur Visa – for business owners and investors

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🧾 Required Documents

• Valid Passport

• Job offer letter from NZ accredited employer

• Educational qualifications (with IQA if required)

• English test results (IELTS/PTE/TOEFL if needed)

• Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)

• Medical certificate (from empaneled hospitals)

• Marriage certificate (for spouse)

• Birth certificates (for children)

• Proof of work experience & salary slips

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🕒 PR & Citizenship Timeline

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💸 Estimated New Zealand Immigration Cost from India

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💼 Consultancy Fee – What We Charge

At Light Immigration , we provide expert, end-to-end support for New Zealand work and residency pathways. Our fixed charge is ₹70,000 + GST for all services — no hidden fees.

✅ Included in ₹70,000 + GST:

• Profile evaluation and visa route selection

• Points calculation for SMC

• Job role validation and employer coordination

• Documentation review & checklist

• Form filling and online application submission

• Dependent visa assistance (spouse & children)

• Pre-departure support and relocation guidance

• PR filing support when eligible

❌ Not Included:

• Visa fee and medical test charges

• English test fees (IELTS/PTE)

• Flight tickets and living expenses

• Official document translations (charged at cost)

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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Reunification

Your spouse and children can apply along with you or after your visa approval. Spouse receives a full open work visa, and children under 18 can study in public schools as domestic students. Family visas are processed as part of the main application or separately.

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📈 In-Demand Jobs in New Zealand for Indians

• Software Engineers & IT Specialists

• Registered Nurses & Aged Care Workers

• Electricians, Plumbers, and Carpenters

• Civil & Mechanical Engineers

• Chefs, Bakers, and Hospitality Workers

• Teachers, Early Childhood Educators

• Truck Drivers, Forklift Operators, and General Labour

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📞 Why Choose Light Immigration ?

• ✅ End-to-end New Zealand visa expertise

• ✅ Fixed fee: ₹70,000 + GST with full transparency

• ✅ Visa success across AEWV, SMC, and Green List roles

• ✅ Personalized support for each client

• ✅ Family visa, PR, and Citizenship guidance

• ✅ High approval rates with accurate filing

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🗓️ Start Your New Zealand Journey Today

📞 Call Us: +91-7065723132

📧 Email: info@lightimmigration.com

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