🇳🇿 New Zealand · Employer-sponsored work
Skilled Migrant Category Interim Visa — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum annual salary | NZD 105 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Work experience | 1+ years |
| Age range | 18–55 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €0 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/skilled-migrant-category-resident-visa/.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“paid at least NZD $35.00 an hour (the 2025 median wage)”
“To apply for this visa, you must: ... have an offer of, or be working in, a full-time skilled job with an accredited employer ... To be considered a skilled job, it must be: with an accredited employer.”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.