🇳🇿 New Zealand · Employer-sponsored work
Care Workforce Work to Residence Visa — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €2,469 |
| Minimum annual salary | NZD 6,450 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 18–55 |
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/care-workforce-work-to-residence-visa/.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €2,469.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Care workforce sector wage rate: You must have been paid at least: ... NZD $28.25 an hour (or the equivalent salary) from 1 July 2022.”
“You, and anyone else included in your application, must be in good health.”
“You, and anyone else included in your application, must provide police certificates that are less than 6 months old when you apply.”
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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.