
Three new residence visa categories are being introduced as part of the government’s rebalancing of the immigration system: 
✅Green List Straight to Residence (StR)
✅ Green List Work to Residence (WtR) 
✅ Highly Paid
Applicants must meet the following requirements when they apply for their resident visa: 
➡️ be 55 years old or younger 
➡️ be able to meet the Skilled Migrant Category English language requirements, 
➡️ be able to meet standard health and character requirements for residence, and 
➡️ have or have been offered a job with an accredited employer. 
The application fee and immigration levy will be between NZD $4,020 and NZD $4,890 depending on whether you are applying from within New Zealand or another part of the world. 
						28 Jul 2022