New Zealand
New Zealand offers skilled migrant, student, and work visa pathways.
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Pathways · New Zealand
New Zealand: 5 pathways on AImmigration — 2 Work permit, 1 Study, 1 Family, 1 Skilled work. Each pathway links to its official government source and shows its verification status.
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New Zealand offers multiple immigration pathways including skilled worker, study, family sponsorship, and business visas. Explore the available pathways on this page.
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Official Sources
INZ — Pathway Student Visa improvements (20 July 2026)
Immigration New Zealand
Changes permit lower-level study pathways and more flexible school-to-tertiary conditions. Some first-time visa holders can study English for up to 30 weeks before their next qualification.
INZ — Final SMC and work-to-residence changes (18 June 2026)
Immigration New Zealand
Two experience routes join the points route. Wage and qualification rules changed; self-employment cannot satisfy directly relevant experience for the new routes.
INZ Operational Manual — SR3.10, effective24August2026
Immigration New Zealand
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INZ — English requirements for skilled residence visas
Immigration New Zealand
Principal IELTS overall6.5, notallbands; alternativeapprovedtests and eligiblecitizenship/work/study routes; familyrules distinct.