🇳🇿 New Zealand · Employer-sponsored work
Straight to Residence Visa — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €3,053 |
| Minimum annual salary | NZD 35 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | None–55 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €3,257 |
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/straight-to-residence-visa/.
- Typical processing: ~5 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €3,053.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/straight-to-residence-visa/ · verified 2026-06-24
Minimum annual salary
“When you apply for this visa, you must be paid at least: the rate specified for your Green List Tier 1 job, or NZD $35.00 an hour (the 2025 median wage) if a wage rate is not specified for your Green List job.”
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/straight-to-residence-visa/ · verified 2026-06-19
Job offer
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/straight-to-residence-visa/ · verified 2026-06-24
Employer sponsor
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/straight-to-residence-visa/ · verified 2026-06-24
Age range
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/straight-to-residence-visa/ · verified 2026-06-24
Application fee
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/straight-to-residence-visa/ · verified 2026-06-24
Open to all nationalities
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/straight-to-residence-visa/ · verified 2026-06-24
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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.