Compare Immigration Pathways by Country
Compare fees, processing times, requirements, and pathway options across two or more countries side by side — every figure backed by cited official sources.
| Attribute | New Zealand 5 Pathways |
|---|---|
| Official authority | — |
| Skilled work | |
| Pathway | Skilled Migrant Category — Resident Visa Skilled work Immigration New Zealand: from NZD 6,450 for the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa. There is no fee to submit an expression of interest.≈ $3,870 INZ figures checked 14 October 2026:50% completed within 9.5 weeks;80% within 3.5 months. Updated weekly; individual decisions may take longer. Job offer Language test Family possible |
| Work permit | |
| Pathway | Working Holiday Visa New Zealand Work permit Immigration New Zealand: the United Kingdom and Canada working holiday pages both show from NZD 770. Each country has its own page; check yours.≈ $462 Immigration New Zealand: the United Kingdom and Canada pages both show 80% within 2 weeks. Job offer Language test Family possible |
Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) Work permit Immigration New Zealand: from NZD 1,540 for the Accredited Employer Work Visa. The immigration levy was not shown on the page we read.≈ $924 Immigration New Zealand: 80% of applications within 5.5 weeks. Job offer Language test Family possible | |
| Study | |
| Pathway | Student Visa New Zealand Study Immigration New Zealand lists the Fee Paying Student Visa from NZD 850.≈ $510 INZ: 80% of applications are processed within 7 weeks. Apply at least 3 months before you travel. Job offer Language test Family possible |
| Family | |
| Pathway | Parent Retirement Visa Family Immigration New Zealand lists the Parent Retirement Resident Visa from NZD 12,850. You also need NZD 1 million to invest for 4 years and NZD 500,000 for settlement.≈ $7,710 INZ: approval in principle for 80% of applications within 14 months. Job offer Language test Family possible |
Skilled Migrant Category — Resident Visa
Skilled work
INZ figures checked 14 October 2026:50% completed within 9.5 weeks;80% within 3.5 months. Updated weekly; individual decisions may take longer.
Working Holiday Visa New Zealand
Work permit
Immigration New Zealand: the United Kingdom and Canada pages both show 80% within 2 weeks.
Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
Work permit
Immigration New Zealand: 80% of applications within 5.5 weeks.
Student Visa New Zealand
Study
INZ: 80% of applications are processed within 7 weeks. Apply at least 3 months before you travel.
Parent Retirement Visa
Family
INZ: approval in principle for 80% of applications within 14 months.