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Spectacular scenery, wide open spaces, clear blue sky and warm sunlight, the sweet smell or the earth and green grass, our lifestyle … all these factors go into the New Zealand perspective.
Abundant, clean countryside and relaxed lifestyle come in part from having 4 million people in similar sized country to the United Kindom's 60 million. That also makes getting to and from work, school and leisure activities easy.
And because our environment is so important to our lifestyle, we‘re fiercely protective of it, including our rugged coastline. Our mission is to preserve our clean green environment for many generations to come even if it means the government saying “No” to coastline development.
Weekends are where our commitment to the environment meets our lifestyle. A lot of New Zealanders like to get outdoors - hiking, climbing, fishing, skiing or just leisurely picnics at uncrowded beaches – because they’re right on our doorstep. Of course, there’s high-quality arts and theatre as well, with festivals, events and galleries that rank well internationally.
We can do this because the most special thing about New Zealand is the character of the people. We Kiwis' are are laid-back, but we’re ambitious and despite our small population, we expect to be prominent in world terms. We have a ‘can-do’ attitude that harks back to our pioneer roots, and has driven us be at the forefront of innovation in many sectors.
So if you want a more relaxed lifestyle, space, a good place to raise children in a stunningly beautiful environment, consider New Zealand. But don’t just ake my word for it.
New Zealand is ranked 9th in the world on the UN’s Human Development Index and in 2002 in a worldwide survey New Zealand cities ranked in the top 30 for quality of life.
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It sounds good - what if I want to move there?
New Zealand especially welcomes people who can contribute skills and talent and as a skilled migrant you can obtain permanent residence. Your skills, qualifications and experience are assessed through a points system. Fill out the points indicator here (http://www.immigration.govt.nz) and find out if you meet the 100 points required. Then follow the steps set out for the online submission. Congratulations! You are on your way to New Zealand.
Temporary Methods to Gain Permanent Residence
Skills Shortages Lists
New Zealand’s small population means there are often industries that are experiencing skill shortages. Yours might be one of them. Check out the Skills Shortages Lists by region here
Employment
If you already have a job lined up before you arrive, and you meet some minimum criteria, you have a much greater chance of getting a work permit as a step towards residency. There’s a list of accredited employers with pre-approval to employ foreigners. Check here - toolbox - Accredited Employers List
Rules on Investment
If you’re looking for new, major investment opportunities as well as wanting to live here, then this will definitely assist your residency application. This is conditional on meeting some requirements:
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Evidence of business experience (as owner or in an executive management position)
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Investment funds as per the table below
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Maximum age of 85 years.
The point structure for the Investor category is as follows:
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Age Pnts Exp Pnts Funds $NZ Points |
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25-29 10 2 years 1 $1,000,000 1 |
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30-34 9 4 years 2 $1,500,000 2 |
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35-39 8 6 years 3 $2,000,000 3 |
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40-44 6 8 years 4 $2,500,000 4 |
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45-49 4 10 years 5 $3,000,000 5 |
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50-54 2 $3,500,000 6 |
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55-64 0 $4,000,000 7 |
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65-74 -2 $4,500,000 8 |
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75-84 -4 $5,000,000 9 |
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$5,500,000 10 |
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$6,000,000 11 |
The current pass mark for applications under Investor Category is 12 points. Applications scoring less than 12 points are not being accepted for consideration by the NZIS. (click here for more information)
Start your own business in New Zealand as an entrepreneur or with a long-term visa. (click here for more information) A business plan would be required when you apply for permanent residence as an investor or entrepreneur.
Companies Relocating
When your company is relocating to New Zealand and you are in top management, access to New Zealand is quite easy. (click here for more information)
Family already in New Zealand
If you have family members already here, their sponsorship will help your application. (click here for more information)
I am talented in sports, arts and culture
New Zealand’s known worldwide for its talented people in film, arts, crafts and culture and so if you have exceptional talent, check to see if you meet the criteria for sponsorship – New Zealand is a great environment for talented, creative people. (click here for more information)
Temporary or permanent work?
Work visa: You will have to decide if you want to work here temporarily (click here for more information) or if you want to work so that you’re in a better position to gain permanent residence. (click here for more information). You don’t have to have a work visa to purchase real estate in New Zealand. Foreigners can buy urban properties with limited restrictions.
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