Minimum points required for new zealand immigration

The minimum points required for New Zealand immigration vary depending on the type of visa and the category you are applying under. Here are some general guidelines:

Skilled Migrant Category:

• The Skilled Migrant Category is a points-based system, where you need to score at least 160 points out of 180 to be eligible for selection.
• The points are awarded based on factors such as:
  • Age: 30 points (up to 45 years old)
  • Qualifications: 50 points (recognised by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority)
  • Work experience: 30 points (at least 2 years of relevant work experience)
  • Language: 30 points (English language proficiency)
  • Job offer: 20 points (if you have a job offer in New Zealand)
  • Other factors: 20 points (such as community language, education, and work experience in New Zealand)

Work to Residence Visa:

• The Work to Residence Visa is a 2-stage process, where you need to work in New Zealand for 2 years before applying for residence.
• To be eligible for a Work to Residence Visa, you need to score at least 140 points out of 180.
• The points are awarded based on factors such as:
  • Age: 20 points (up to 45 years old)
  • Qualifications: 30 points (recognised by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority)
  • Work experience: 20 points (at least 2 years of relevant work experience)
  • Language: 20 points (English language proficiency)
  • Job offer: 20 points (if you have a job offer in New Zealand)
  • Other factors: 30 points (such as community language, education, and work experience in New Zealand)

Family Category:

• The Family Category is a points-based system, where you need to score at least 100 points out of 150 to be eligible for selection.
• The points are awarded based on factors such as:
  • Relationship to a New Zealand citizen or resident: 50 points
  • Age: 20 points (up to 45 years old)
  • Qualifications: 10 points (recognised by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority)
  • Work experience: 10 points (at least 2 years of relevant work experience)
  • Language: 10 points (English language proficiency)
  • Other factors: 20 points (such as community language, education, and work experience in New Zealand)

Entrepreneur Category:

• The Entrepreneur Category is a points-based system, where you need to score at least 120 points out of 150 to be eligible for selection.
• The points are awarded based on factors such as:
  • Business experience: 40 points (at least 2 years of business experience)
  • Business plan: 30 points (a viable business plan)
  • Language: 20 points (English language proficiency)
  • Other factors: 30 points (such as community language, education, and work experience in New Zealand)

Please note that these are general guidelines, and the points required may vary depending on your individual circumstances and the specific visa category you are applying under. It's always best to check with Immigration New Zealand or a licensed immigration adviser for the most up-to-date information and to ensure you meet the required points for your visa application.