Can Indians permanently settle in New Zealand?

Yes, Indians can permanently settle in New Zealand with New Zealand PR. An applicant must intend to reside in the country to gain New Zealand PR. New Zealand offers foreign nationals good employment opportunities, a high-quality life, and rich cultural diversity.

 

Acquiring a New Zealand PR allows an applicant to enjoy all the country's benefits. However, being a resident is not the same as being a permanent resident. To apply for a PR in New Zealand, it is necessary to reside in the country for five years using a residency visa.

 

Pathways to settle permanently in New Zealand

There are three pathways to get PR or settle permanently in New Zealand:

 

• Skilled Migrant Category Visa
• Family Category Visa
• Business and Investment Category Visa

 

Skilled Migrant Category Visa

This is the most common pathway to gain New Zealand PR. If an applicant is currently working or has a job offer from an accredited employer, they can qualify for this visa.

 

Eligibility Criteria to apply for Skilled Migrant Category Visa

Here are the eligibility criteria to apply for a Skilled Migrant Category Visa:

• Proficiency in English language
• Must be aged under 55 years
• Character certificate
• Health Certificate
• Received an EOI from a New Zealand employer
• Must have relevant experience

 

Family Category Visa

If any applicant residing in New Zealand is willing to sponsor their family member, they can apply through this Family Category Visa. An applicant can sponsor the following family members:

 

Partner

Partners are recognized as the spouse or common-law partner of the foreign national residing in New Zealand can bring them through this category.

 

Eligibility criteria to apply as a Partner:

Here are the eligibility criteria to apply as a Partner:

 

• Must have lived together for at least 12 months
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have good health and character

 

Dependent Child

Children below or above the age of 18 years who are financially dependent on their parents falls into this category.

 

Eligibility criteria to apply as a Dependent Child:

• Must be unmarried or under 18 years
• Must be financially dependent on the sponsor
• If aged between 21-24 years, they must prove that they received financial support from an adult.
• If the applicant has only one parent, the parent must demonstrate that the other parent's custody rights will remain the same even outside the country.

 

Parent

If the sponsor is a New Zealand Citizen or resident, who wants to bring their parents can apply through this category.

 

Eligibility criteria to apply as a Parent:

• Submit and receive an EOI
• Grandparents and legal guardians can also be considered parents
• Must be at least 18 years old to sponsor the parents
• Proof of English Language
• Health certificate
• Good character certificate

 

Business and Investment Category Visa

This type of New Zealand visa is for individuals willing to do establish a business, or invest in the New Zealand economy. They can apply for a New Zealand PR. Here are two programs through which they can apply for this category:

 

• Investor Category
• Business Category

 

Eligibility Criteria to apply for Business and Investment Category Visa

• Have an investment of capital investment of NZD 100,000
• Must provide a detailed business plan
• Must be awarded with at least 120 points
• Proof of English language proficiency
• You must have a good character

 

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Eligibility Criteria to apply for New Zealand PR

Here are the eligibility criteria to apply for New Zealand PR:

 

• Aged below 55 years
• Heath and Character certificate
• Proof of language proficiency
• Job offer from an employer in New Zealand
• Intention to reside in the country
• Score at least 100 points based on qualification, age, employment, work experience, etc.
• Acquire at least a minimum of two years of work experience
• Hold three to six qualification certificates issued by recognized institutes

 

Requirements to apply for New Zealand PR

Here are the requirements to apply for New Zealand PR:

 

• Job offer letter
• Certificate of good character
• Medical certificate
• Proof of relationship with the partner
• New Zealand Qualification Report
• Proof of Standard English language

 

Steps to apply for New Zealand PR

Below are the steps to apply for New Zealand PR:

 

Step 1: Check the eligibility criteria

Step 2: Take the NZQA Qualification

Step 3: Submit the EOI

Step 4: Wait for the Invitation

Step 5: Approval of New Zealand PR

 

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