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Overview of main Resident Visa categories:

• Skilled Migrant Category: Applications are assessed using a points system based on qualifications, work experience, and in-demand skills.
• Family Category: Let people join relatives living in New Zealand, like partners or children.
• Residence from Work: This category applies to individuals who have been employed in New Zealand for a designated period and fulfill the criteria for a specific visa, such as the Green List visa.
• Business Categories: These visas are for individuals seeking to invest in or establish a business in New Zealand.
• The Green List: Highlights high-demand occupations that provide residence pathways through “Straight to Residence” and “Work to Residence” options.
• Parent Retirement Resident Visa: This visa is for parents of adult New Zealand residents or citizens who meet specific investment requirements.
• Permanent Resident Visa: After two years with a Resident Visa, individuals can apply for a visa granting indefinite stay and travel rights.
• Other categories: There are also specific categories for vulnerable migrants, such as victims of family violence or human trafficking.

Care workforce and transport sector pathway to residence (Work to Residence)

This pathway to New Zealand residence is for people who work in the care workforce or transport sectors. This pathway leads to one of these resident visas:

• Care Workforce Work to Residence Visa
• Transport Work to Residence Visa

Jobs in the care workforce and transport sectors are covered by a sector agreement. You must meet the job’s requirements for qualification, registration, and wage rate to gain work experience and apply for residence.

You can apply for residence when you:

• Have gained 24 months of relevant work experience
• Are working in an approved job, or have a job offer for an approved job, with an accredited employer
• Meet the other requirements for the resident visa — including qualification, registration, and wage rate.