🇳🇿 New Zealand · Employer-sponsored work
Talent (Accredited Employer) Work Visa — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €3,336 |
| Minimum annual salary | €39,831 (≈ NZD 55,000 · FX 2026-06-22) |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Work experience | 2+ years |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €819 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 30 months.
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/talent-accredited-employer-work-visa/.
- Typical processing: ~35 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €3,336.
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.
“pay at least the minimum base salary ... NZD $79,560 a year (before tax) if you applied on or after 7 October 2019”
“'You can apply for this resident visa if you have been on a Talent (Accredited Employer) Work Visa and have worked for an accredited employer for more than 2 years.' To apply you must 'have been employed in New Zealand by an accredited employer for at least 24 months while having the visa'.”
“You must be in good health.”
“...if you are 17 or over, you must provide a police certificate...”
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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.