There
are a number of visa options available, both
temporary or permanent. This section
will give you an overview of the various options
and visas that are available.
SKILLED
MIGRANT VISA
The Skilled Migrant visa is the most
desired of all of the work related visas for New Zealand
as once granted, it provides permanent residency.
If you gain insufficient points to be
able to qualify for a Skilled Migrant visa, or if Immigration
New Zealand believe you have potential, but want to
see how you settle, you can obtain a Work to Residence
Visa.
There
are unlimited places available annually under this
scheme to young citizens (aged between 18-30 years)
of the United Kingdom for a stay of up to 23 months
There are different categories of family
visa available, the appropriate one being determined
by the individual sponsoring you into New Zealand.
Typically they are broken down to:
The
Long Term Business Visa ( LTBV ) represents the first
step in the process to gaining residency in New Zealand
by either setting up a new business or buying an
existing one.