Does new zealand have a visa lottery

New Zealand does not have a visa lottery system like the United States' Diversity Visa (DV) program. However, New Zealand does have a points-based system for skilled migration, which allows eligible candidates to apply for residency through the Skilled Migrant Category.

The Skilled Migrant Category is a points-based system that assesses candidates based on their skills, qualifications, work experience, language proficiency, and other factors. Candidates are awarded points for each of these factors, and those who score enough points are invited to apply for residency.

New Zealand also has a Family Category, which allows family members of New Zealand citizens or residents to apply for residency. This category is not a lottery system, but rather a process that assesses the relationship between the applicant and their sponsor, as well as the applicant's qualifications and other factors.

New Zealand also has a few other categories for residency, including:

• The Work to Residence category, which allows workers to apply for residency after working in New Zealand for a certain period of time.
• The Residence from Work category, which allows workers to apply for residency after working in New Zealand for a certain period of time.
• The Refugee and Protection category, which allows refugees and people who have been granted protection in New Zealand to apply for residency.

It's worth noting that New Zealand has a relatively small population and a high standard of living, which can make it challenging for people to obtain residency. However, the country is always looking for skilled and talented individuals to contribute to its economy and society.