New Zealand Residence Visas
Pathways to Permanent Living
Turn New Zealand into your long-term home
A New Zealand residence visa could start your journey to a new life, whether you want to grow your career, join your family, or enjoy a better way of living. At Ezy Immigration, we help people and families navigate the tricky routes to obtain New Zealand residency—and citizenship.
A residence visa lets you live, work, and study in New Zealand for as long as you want. You also get to use public services like healthcare and education. Unlike short-term visas, residence visas help you set up a stable life.
Becoming a resident in New Zealand doesn’t follow a single path. You can take different routes depending on your abilities, connections, or how long you’ve lived in the country. Each option has its own set of rules—and we’re here to help you pick the best one for you.
Who Can Apply for a New Zealand Residence Visa?
You might qualify to live in New Zealand if you meet the requirements in one of these groups:
NZ’s points‑based system requiring a job offer, age ≤ 55, health, character, English and a minimum score to apply for residence.
Move to NZ faster if your job is on the Green List. Get residence right away—no waiting, no 2-year work period. Ezy Immigration helps you apply quickly and correctly. Start your new life today.
Work in a Tier 2 Green List job for 24 months and apply for NZ residency. Ezy Immigration helps you plan, track, and apply—bringing your family closer to a secure future in New Zealand.
Work in aged care or disability support for 24 months on an AEWV and apply for NZ residency. Ezy Immigration helps carers move from work to residence—with expert support every step of the way.
Work 24 months in NZ transport roles like freight or bus driving on an AEWV and apply for residency. Ezy Immigration guides you to a secure future with family included.
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Why Pick Ezy Immigration?
Want help to find your best path to residency?
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✔ Assistance from application to approval
✔ Support to transition to permanent residency and citizenship
Frequently Asked Questions About New Zealand Residence Visas
A resident visa lets you live, work, and study in New Zealand for as long as you want, but it might limit your travel (normally for 2 years). A permanent resident visa doesn’t have any travel rules and allows you to come back to NZ whenever you like.
Your qualification depends on your circumstances—your job, skills, family connections, or the time you’ve spent in New Zealand. We can evaluate your situation and point you toward the best option.
Yes, you can apply for residence if you have an eligible work visa (such as Accredited Employer Work Visa or Work to Residence) and meet the requirements.
For the Skilled Migrant Category, a job offer boosts your points significantly. Other pathways (like partnership) don’t need it.
The time to process varies depending on the visa category and how strong your application is. It takes between 3–9 months.
Yes, you can include your partner and dependent children in most residence visa applications.
Some categories (like SMC) might need English test results such as IELTS. Others (like partnership) might not have this requirement.
Not always. Some categories allow you to apply from overseas, while others require you to be in New Zealand.
Want to Become a New Zealand Resident?
Relocating to New Zealand for good is a big life choice. If you’re applying as a skilled worker or joining your family, our team will make sure the process goes , follows all rules, and doesn’t cause you worry.