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The Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) is a points-based immigration pathway to New Zealand for individuals with valuable skills. Points are awarded based on key factors such as age, skilled work experience, recognized qualifications, and having an offer of skilled employment in New Zealand.
This visa is for you if:
You want to live permanently in New Zealand and possess skills that contribute to the country's economic growth. Your chances of being accepted increase significantly if you have a job offer in an area where New Zealand faces a skills shortage. These high-demand occupations are vital to the nation’s development, and skilled professionals are actively sought after.
You will need to have enough skills, experience, and qualifications to be invited to apply for residence.
You must be 55 years old or younger at the time of application.
You must have a reasonable level of English language proficiency.
You can live in New Zealand indefinitely.
Live, work, and study freely in New Zealand.
Include your partner and dependent children aged 24 or under in your residence application.
| Parameter | Description | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 29-39 | 30 |
| 40-44 | 20 | |
| 45-49 | 10 | |
| 50-55 | 5 | |
| Skilled Employment | Already Working in Skilled Employment in New Zealand | 50 |
| Work in Area of Absolute Skills Shortage | 10 | |
| Work outside Auckland | 30 | |
| Pay Above the High Remuneration Threshold | 20 | |
| Work Experience | 10 Year or more | 50 |
| 8 Year | 40 | |
| 6 Year | 30 | |
| 4 Year | 20 | |
| 2 Year | 10 | |
| Work Experience in NZ | At Least One Year | 10 |
| Experience in Shortage Area | 6 year or more | 15 |
| 2-5 years | 10 | |
| Qualification | Level 10 (Ph.D) | 70 |
| Level 9 (Masters) | 70 | |
| Level 8 (Bachelors Hons, Post Graduate Diploma) | 50 | |
| Level 7 (Bachelor Degree, Graduate Diploma) | 50 | |
| Level 3-6 | 40 | |
| New Zealand Qualification that was studies full time in New Zealand | Post Graduate Qualification - 2 years or more | 15 |
| Post Graduate Qualification - 1 year or more | 10 | |
| Bachelor Degree – 2 years or more | 10 | |
| Recognized Level 4-8 qualification completed before 25-July-2011 | 5 | |
| Any Recognized Qualification Started Before 25 July 2011 – 2 years or more | 5 | |
| Partner with IELTS 6.5 Overall or Equivalent | Partner working in Skilled Employment in New Zealand | 20 |
| Partner has offer of Skilled Employment from New Zealand | 20 | |
| Partner has level 9-10 Qualification | 20 | |
| Partner has Level 7-8 Qualification | 10 |
Engineers
IT Professionals
Construction Professionals - Construction Manager (Qualification in Civil Engineering) - Builder (Qualification in Civil Engineering)
Food Technologists
| S.No. | Test | Score Required (Overall) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | IELTS | 6.5 |
| 2 | TOEFL iBT | 79 |
| 3 | PTE Academic | 58 |
| 4 | Cambridge First (FCE) for Schools | 76 |
Main applicant must have a GT IELTS (or equivalent) score of 6.5 overall.
Spouse must have a minimum GT IELTS (or equivalent) score of 6.5 overall if claiming spouse points.
If spouse points are not claimed, the spouse’s language test result is not required.
Minimum pass marks/points required: 160.
| S.No. | Fee Structure | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Qualification Assessment NZQF Qualification Assessment (Engineering) Qualification Assessment (IT Professions) |
NZD 746/Person |
| 2 | EOI (Expression of Interest Charges) | NZD 530/Application |
| 3 | Visa Fee | NZD 3085/Application |
| Level | Qualification Type |
|---|---|
| 10 | Doctoral Degree |
| 9 | Master Degree |
| 8 |
Bachelors Hons. Degree Post Graduate Diploma Post Graduate Certificate |
| 7 |
Bachelor Degree Graduate Diploma Graduate Certificate |
| 6,5 | Diplomas |
| 4,3,2,1 | Certificates |
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