Immigrants need a permanent visa. Requirements include very good English and a sought-after qualification. 18 to 30-year-old German citizens can enter Germany with the “Working Holiday Permit” (online application at immigration.govt.nz), can stay for 12 months and work on the side to earn some pocket money.
The passport must be valid for at least 15 months at the time of entry into New Zealand. In addition, a financial statement must be presented to cover the cost of living in the amount of 4,200 NSD. You also need a return or onward flight ticket.
According to allcitycodes, there are different visas to immigrate to New Zealand. These can be requested either online or in writing. For online applications you need a RealMe account: realme.govt.nz
If the application is to be submitted by post, it must be sent to the following address (unless otherwise specified):
New Zealand Visa Application Center
66 Wilson Street
London
EC2A 2BT
United Kingdom
In this case, the fees are to be paid in GBP.
Most German-speaking immigrants arrive in New Zealand through the Skilled Migrant Category. This is based on a point system in which points are awarded depending on age, education and professional experience, among other things. The different visas are presented below.
Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa
Duration of stay: permanent
Entitled to: work, study
Requirements: Maximum age 55 years, achievement of the points
Cost: NZD 3,615 (online application); 3,765 NZD (application by post)
Processing time: Within 15 months (online or by post)
Instructions for the “Expression of Interest”: govt.nz
Partners and dependent children can be included in the visa application. This visa does not allow work on an independent basis. Under immigration.govt.nz you can look how many points can be reached. Application by post for this visa must be sent to the following address:
Immigration New Zealand
PO Box 76895
Manukau City
Auckland 2241
New Zealand
By courier:
Immigration NZ
DX Box: EP71514
20 Fairfax Avenue
Penrose
Auckland 1061
New Zealand
Essential Skills Work Visa (for employees with special skills)
Duration of stay: 5 years (extendable)
Entitled to: work, study
Requirements: Clarification that no New Zealander is suitable for the planned work
Partners and dependent children cannot be included on the visa application and must therefore apply for a visa themselves based on the relationship with the primary applicant. This visa does not allow work on an independent basis.
Long Term Skill Shortage List Work Visa (working up to 30 months in an occupation for which there is a shortage of New Zealanders)
Duration of stay: initially 30 months, then possibility of residence
Partners and dependent children cannot be included on the visa application and must therefore apply for a visa themselves based on the relationship with the primary applicant.
Pathway Student Visa
Duration of stay: 5 years
Entitled to: study, work 20 hours (part-time), holiday work (full-time)
Requirements: Fulfillment of the requirements for every second and third stage of the course
3 consecutive study courses can be carried out. Partners and dependent children cannot be included on the visa application and must therefore apply for a visa themselves based on the relationship with the primary applicant.
Entrepreneur Resident Visa (for people in self-employment)
Length of stay: permanent
Entitled to: work, study
Requirements: already at least 6 months self-employment or 2 years under another visa with permission for self-employment
Cost: NZD 3,920
Processing time: within 18 months
Application form: govt.nz
Instructions for the form: govt.nz
Partners and dependent children can be included in the visa application. If the application is made after less than 2 years of self-employment, an Entrepreneur Work Visa is required and an invested capital of at least 500,000 NZD and 3 new jobs created in New Zealand must be proven.
Applications can only be sent by post to the following address:
Business Migration
Immigration New Zealand
PO Box 50728
Porirua 5240
New Zealand
Tel: +64 9-914-4100 / +64 508-558-855
Permanent Resident Visa (you have been holding a visa for 2 years or more and can prove an obligation / commitment to live in New Zealand)
Length of stay: permanent
Entitled to: work, study
Cost: £ 179
Processing time: Within 21 days
Prerequisites: Obligation / commitment to the country, e.g. through at
least 184 days of continuous stay in the last 12 months;
Tax status in New Zealand (form: govt.nz);
Investment of at least NZD 1,000,000 for 2 years;
Established a business at least a year ago;
At least 41 days stay in the year of application for residence and all co-immigrants 184 days in the last 2 years, in addition, a 9-month full-time position in the last 2 years must be proven
Application form: govt.nz
Instructions for the form: govt.nz
You can travel to and from New Zealand at will. Partners and dependent children can be included in the visa application. Application can only be made by mail to the New Zealand Visa Application Center.
Documents for visa application
The following evidence must be provided for the visa application (additional documents may be required for the respective visa applications):
passport
2 photos according to guidelines (govt.nz)
Birth certificate
Criminal record certificate
Medical examination certificate: govt.nz
List of recognized doctors at govt.nz
Instructions for the form: govt.nz
General medical examination form: govt.nz
Radiological examination form: govt.nz
Proof of good English skills (e.g. certificates)
Proof of qualified work (including experience, qualifications and, if necessary, registration govt.nz)
Recognized qualifications
Assessment of work experience
“Expression of Interest” (govt.nz)
Invitation from the New Zealand Authority
Family members who immigrate with you must also meet the visa requirements
English skills of the family (either already existing or planned language course)
