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Talent (Arts, Culture, Sports) Resident Visa

New ZealandTalent and merit

Explore the five recorded questions, answers and sources for this pathway.

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Which exceptional-talent, academic, scientific, artistic, technological, cultural or other profiles does the pathway target?

The visa targets holders of a Talent (Arts, Culture, Sports) Work Visa who have been actively involved in New Zealand in their field for more than 2 years.

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What achievements, recognition, awards, publications, reputation or other evidence establishes the required level?

The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm the achievements or evidence that establish the required level.

Is an employer, nominator, recognised body, peer group or government endorsement required?

Applicants need the support of a New Zealand organisation of national repute (Section B of the Talent (Arts, Culture and Sports) Sponsorship Form) and an acceptable sponsor who guarantees accommodation and financial support for the first 2 years of residence if needed; the sponsor can be an individual, organisation or government agency.

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Can the holder change employer, work independently, establish a business or conduct other professional activity? What is the family position?

The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm whether the holder may change employer, work independently or start a business, and the family position.

What duration, renewal and accelerated or normal longer-term residence pathway is officially stated?

The visa allows an indefinite stay; travel conditions normally expire 2 years from first arrival as a resident, after which a variation of travel conditions or a Permanent Resident Visa is needed to travel in and out.

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These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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