New Zealand

New Zealand Straight to Residence Visa

Policy overviewReviewed 2026-09-03

For people working in, or offered, a Green List Tier 1 role with an accredited New Zealand employer.

Core requirements

AgeRequired

You must be aged 55 or younger when applying.

jobRequired

You must work in or have an offer for a Green List Tier 1 role with an accredited employer.

roleRequirementsRequired

The role-specific Green List pay, qualification, registration or experience conditions and employment-duration rules must be met.

EnglishRequired

You must meet the English requirement.

Official sources

Straight to Residence VisaImmigration New Zealand · Reviewed 2026-09-03
Green List rolesImmigration New Zealand · Reviewed 2026-09-03

General educational information only, not personalized immigration or legal advice. Requirements can change; confirm them with the responsible government authority before acting. Next scheduled review: 2026-10-03.