🇳🇿 New Zealand · General Residence
Pacific Access Category Resident Visa — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €2,323 |
| Minimum annual salary | €27,841 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Work experience | 12+ years |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Age range | 18–45 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €701 |
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/pacific-access-category-resident-visa/.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €2,323.
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.
Minimum monthly income
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/pacific-access-category-resident-visa/ · verified 2026-06-23
Minimum annual salary
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/pacific-access-category-resident-visa/ · verified 2026-06-23
Job offer
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/pacific-access-category-resident-visa/ · verified 2026-06-23
Work experience
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/pacific-access-category-resident-visa/ · verified 2026-06-23
Health insurance
“you must be in good health.”
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/pacific-access-category-resident-visa/ · verified 2026-06-23
Age range
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/pacific-access-category-resident-visa/ · verified 2026-06-23
Application fee
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/pacific-access-category-resident-visa/ · verified 2026-06-23
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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 2026-06-23.