India in New ZealandVisa & Immigration Sources

Visa types, work permits, residence permits, and immigration requirements for India nationals in New Zealand — answered only from official government sources.

Key facts at a glance

  • Acc Payments processing takes 2 years (Govt.nz)
  • Acc Payments processing takes 2 years (Govt.nz)
  • Accredited Employer Work Visa maximum stay for skill level 4 or 5: 3 years (Immigration NZ)
  • The salary threshold for Accredited Employer Work Visa is NZD 29.66 NZD (Immigration NZ)
  • Accredited Employer Work Visa processing takes 6.5 weeks (Immigration NZ)
  • The Accredited Employer Work Visa application fee is NZD 1540 NZD (Immigration NZ)

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Acc Payments

Concurrent Payment Limit
2 years

You can get ACC payments and NZ Super payments at the same time, but only for 2 years.

Source: Govt.nzTax - Tax Benefits and Finance

Concurrent Payments Limit
2 years

You can get ACC payments and NZ Super payments at the same time, but only for 2 years.

Source: Govt.nzTax - Tax Benefits and Finance

Overlap Duration
2 years

You can get ACC payments and NZ Super payments at the same time, but only for 2 years.

Source: Govt.nzTax - Tax Benefits and Finance

Overlap With Nz Super
2 years

You can get ACC payments and NZ Super payments at the same time, but only for 2 years.

Source: Govt.nzTax - Tax Benefits and Finance

Duration With Nz Super
2 years

You can get ACC payments and NZ Super payments at the same time, but only for 2 years.

Source: Govt.nzTax - Tax Benefits and Finance

Accredited Employer Work Visa

Maximum Stay For Skill Level 4 Or 5
3 years

the total time you can stay in New Zealand may be 3 years if your job is ANZSCO skill level 4 or 5

Source: Immigration NZAccredited Employer Work Visa

Minimum Work Hours
30 hours/week

who has offered you at least 30 hours work a week

Source: Immigration NZWork Permit - Accredited Employer Work Visa

Salary Threshold
NZD 29.66 NZD

if your job is paid less than $29.66 an hour

Source: Immigration NZWork Permit - Accredited Employer Work Visa

Minimum Experience
2 years

You must show you meet the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) job skill requirements that we set. You must have either: 2 years or more of relevant job experience

Source: Immigration NZAccredited Employer Work Visa

Processing Time
6.5 weeks

Processing time 80% within 6.5 weeks

Source: Immigration NZWork Permit - Accredited Employer Work Visa

Application Fee
NZD 1540 NZD

Cost From NZD $1540

Source: Immigration NZWork Permit - Accredited Employer Work Visa

Maximum Stay
3 years

the total time you can stay in New Zealand may be 3 years if your job is ANZSCO skill level 4 or 5

Source: Immigration NZAccredited Employer Work Visa

Application Fee
NZD 1540 NZD

Cost From NZD $1540

Source: Immigration NZAccredited Employer Work Visa

Required Documents
signed copy of the job offer years

a signed copy of the job offer.

Source: Immigration NZWork Permit - Accredited Employer Work Visa

Update Frequency
daily

The list of employers is updated daily.

Source: Immigration NZAccredited employer list

Validity Period
3 years

the total amount of time you can stay in New Zealand can be 5 years for most jobs, or 3 years if your job is ANZSCO skill level 4 or 5.

Source: Immigration NZWork Permit - Accredited Employer Work Visa

Minimum Work Hours
30 hours/week

who has offered you at least 30 hours work a week

Source: Immigration NZAccredited Employer Work Visa

Required Documents
first 3 characters of company or trading name

If searching by an employer’s company or trading name, enter at least the first 3 characters.

Source: Immigration NZAccredited employer list

Processing Time
6.5 weeks

Processing time 80% within 6.5 weeks

Source: Immigration NZAccredited Employer Work Visa

Maximum Stay For Skill Level 4 Or 5
3 years

you may have a shorter total time you can stay in New Zealand of 3 years instead of 5 years

Source: Immigration NZWork Permit - Accredited Employer Work Visa

Salary Threshold
NZD 67.12 NZD/hour

you are paid at least NZD $67.12 an hour (2 times the 2024 median wage)

Source: Immigration NZAccredited Employer Work Visa

Validity Period
5 years

stay in New Zealand for up to 5 years — depending on your job

Source: Immigration NZAccredited Employer Work Visa

Required Documents
copies of your qualifications

You must provide copies of your qualifications with your application.

Source: Immigration NZAccredited Employer Work Visa

Accredited Employer Work Visa (aewv)

Validity Period
7 to 60 months

The AEWV lets you stay in New Zealand from 7 months to 5 years — depending on your job, skill level, how much you are paid and when you applied for your visa.

Source: Immigration NZWork visas

Banking In New Zealand

Cash Limit
10,000 NZD

However, if you arrive at an airport carrying more than NZD $10,000 in cash (or the equivalent in any currency) you will need to complete a Border Cash Report.

Source: Immigration NZBanking for newcomers

Birth Certificate

Application Fee
$33 NZD

It costs $33 for a standard certificate.

Source: Govt.nzCitizenship - Passports and Citizenship

Business Investor Work Visa

Investment Threshold
1,000,000 NZD

You must invest at least NZD $1 million in an established New Zealand business.

Source: Immigration NZWork visas

China Skilled Workers Visa

Validity Period
3 years

You can work in the job, for the employer, and in the location specified on your visa, for up to 3 years.

Source: Immigration NZWork visas

Community Services Card

Eligibility Criteria
16 years

Anyone on a low income who is aged 16 or over, a NZ citizen or permanent resident and normally lives here, can apply.

Source: Govt.nzTax - Tax Benefits and Finance

Age Limit
16 years

Anyone on a low income who is aged 16 or over, a NZ citizen or permanent resident and normally lives here, can apply.

Source: Govt.nzTax - Tax Benefits and Finance

Dental Services

Validity Period
until 18 years

Basic dental services are free until you’re 18.

Source: Govt.nzHealthcare - Health Services

Dr B.r. Ambedkar University Delhi

Academic Year
2024-25

UG & PG admissions open for the academic session 2024-25 to international students

Source: Indian HC WellingtonEducation - UG and PG Admissions

Academic Session
2024-25

UG & PG admissions open for the academic session 2024-25 to international students

Source: Indian HC WellingtonEducation - UG and PG Admissions

Admission Deadline
15 June 2024

Deadline for Admissions: 15th June 2024

Source: Indian HC WellingtonEducation - UG and PG Admissions

Virtual Open House Date
31st May 2024

we are organising our 1st Virtual Open House on 31st May.

Source: Indian HC WellingtonEducation - UG and PG Admissions

E-student Visa

Application Method
using SII-ID via the Indian Visa Portal

Ministry of Home Affairs has recently launched the e-Student Visa, enabling application of student visa using their SII-ID via the Indian Visa Portal.

Source: Indian HC WellingtonEducation - Study in India

Entrepreneur Work Visa

Residency Application Timeline
6 months

You can apply for residence 6 months after the business starts if you: invest at least NZD$500,000, and employ 3 people or more.

Source: Govt.nzWork that leads to residence

Investment Requirement
NZD$100,000 NZD

you can apply to come to New Zealand with your family to buy or set up a business if you: have at least NZD$100,000 to invest in your business.

Source: Govt.nzWork that leads to residence

Validity Period
12 months

An Entrepreneur Work Visa gives you 12 months to set up your business and can be extended for 2 more years.

Source: Govt.nzWork that leads to residence

Fee Paying Student Visa

Application Fee
NZD 850 NZD

Cost From NZD $850

Source: Immigration NZStudent visa

Validity Period
4 years

This visa can be issued for a maximum of 4 years.

Source: Immigration NZStudent visa

Required Documents
medical certificate

you do not normally need a medical certificate.

Source: Immigration NZStudent visa

Age Limit
10 years

If you are aged under 10 and not living in a New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA)-approved hostel, you must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Source: Immigration NZStudent visa

Work Hours Holidays
full-time

work part-time up to 25 hours a week while studying and full-time in holidays

Source: Immigration NZStudent visa

Work Hours Summer
full-time

work full-time in holidays, depending on your visa conditions

Source: Immigration NZStudent visa

Health Requirement
6 months

If you are staying less than: 6 months, you do not normally need a chest X-ray

Source: Immigration NZStudent visa

Application Timeline
3 months

To avoid delays, international students are strongly encouraged to apply 3 months before their intended travel date.

Source: Immigration NZStudent visa

Work Hours
25 hours/week

You can work part-time up to 25 hours a week while studying and full-time in holidays, depending on your visa conditions.

Source: Immigration NZStudent visa

Processing Time
10 weeks

Processing time 80% within 10 weeks

Source: Immigration NZStudent visa

Goods And Services Tax (gst)

Gst Rate
15 %

You pay a 15% goods and services tax (GST) on most of your purchases in New Zealand.

Source: Govt.nzTax - Tax Benefits and Finance

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