Residence visas
New Zealand residence pathways depend on your work history skills pay level family situation and long-term connection to New Zealand. INZ assesses eligibility under categories such as Skilled Migrant Green List Partner and other residence options. This page explains what INZ checks and how we prepare your case.
Choose your situation
You want to understand your residence options
Residence eligibility depends on your role pay level skills qualifications and long-term plans in New Zealand.
We help you understand which residence pathways may apply to your situation.
You hold a work visa and want to check if you qualify
INZ reviews your job details pay history employer accreditation and whether your role meets the settings of your intended residence category.
We assess your work history and identify your strongest pathway.
You received an invitation or assessment request
If INZ requests more information or sends you an invitation to apply your documents must be complete and consistent with your work history.
We help you prepare a decision ready residence file.
What INZ looks for in residence applications
INZ reviews
• employment history and role consistency
• pay and work hours
• qualifications skills and sector requirements
• partner or family evidence if applicable
• tax records and employer compliance
• health character and genuine intention to stay long term
Weak evidence or inconsistent information may cause delays or concerns.
How we prepare your residence case
Step 1 Understand your work and family situation
We review your role pay history employer status qualifications and family situation.
Step 2 Match your profile to the correct residence category
We assess which residence category fits your work history such as Skilled Migrant Green List Partner or other options.
Step 3 Prepare a decision ready application
We organise your documents to match INZ requirements for your chosen residence pathway.