🇳🇿 New Zealand · Religious Worker
Religious Workers Resident Visa — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum annual salary | €3,261 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Work experience | 5+ years |
| Age range | 18–55 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €3,277 |
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/religious-worker-resident-visa/.
- Typical processing: ~120 days.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum annual salary
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/religious-worker-resident-visa/ · verified 2026-06-22
Job offer
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/religious-worker-resident-visa/ · verified 2026-06-22
Employer sponsor
“You can apply for residence if you have had a Religious Worker Work Visa for 3 years.”
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/religious-worker-resident-visa/ · verified 2026-06-19
Work experience
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/religious-worker-resident-visa/ · verified 2026-06-22
Age range
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/religious-worker-resident-visa/ · verified 2026-06-22
Application fee
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/religious-worker-resident-visa/ · verified 2026-06-22
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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 2026-06-22.