Visa services · New Zealand
New Zealand visas for Indian applicants: work, study, family, PR, visit and business
- Visa types
- 18
- Work permits
- 6
- Family routes
- 4
- Figures verified
- Sept 2026
Other destinations
New Zealand18 routes
Accredited employer work visas, a six-point skilled residence system, the Green List for nurses, engineers, IT and trades, and a five-year Parent Boost visitor visa.
Typical path for an Indian applicantFrom the first visa to settlement; timelines are typical, yours is set out in the written plan
- 1Student visa1–4 years
- 2Post Study Work Visaup to 3 years
- 3Accredited Employer Work Visaup to 5 years
- 4Residence · Green List or Skilled Migrant2 years on a Green List role
- 5NZ citizenship5 years as a resident
Dependants
Partner with open work rights and children on PSWV and AEWV at the median wage
Settlement
Straight-to-residence for Green List tier 1 roles; work-to-residence after 2 years for tier 2
Citizenship
5 years' residence
Work permits6
- Accredited Employer Work VisaMarket rate; 3–5 years
- Skilled Migrant Category6 points; median wage NZD 35/hr
- Green List Tier 1Straight to residence
- Green List Tier 2Work to residence after 24 months
- Care Workforce Work to Residence24 months at NZD 28.25/hr
- Post Study Work Visa3 years after a degree
Study2
- Fee-paying student visaNZD 20,000 a year funds; 25 hrs/week work
- Post Study Work Visa3 years for bachelor's and above
PR & settlement3
- Resident visaSMC, Green List, Work to Residence, partner
- Permanent Resident visaAfter 2 years
- CitizenshipAfter 5 years
Family & dependants4
- Partner of a workerOpen work rights when the worker is in a skill level 1–3 role
- Dependent childrenSponsor income NZD 55,844
- Parent Boost visitor5 years + one renewal; insurance and income tests
- Parent ResidentBallot, capped
Visit & tourist1
- Visitor visaNZD 441; up to 9 months in 18
Business & talent2
- Entrepreneur Work VisaBusiness plan and capital
- Active Investor PlusInvestment-based residence
Quick answers
- Which New Zealand work permits visas can Zolt Link prepare for Indian applicants?
- Accredited Employer Work Visa: Market rate; 3–5 years Skilled Migrant Category: 6 points; median wage NZD 35/hr Green List Tier 1: Straight to residence Green List Tier 2: Work to residence after 24 months Care Workforce Work to Residence: 24 months at NZD 28.25/hr Post Study Work Visa: 3 years after a degree
- Which New Zealand study visas can Zolt Link prepare for Indian applicants?
- Fee-paying student visa: NZD 20,000 a year funds; 25 hrs/week work Post Study Work Visa: 3 years for bachelor's and above
- Which New Zealand pr & settlement visas can Zolt Link prepare for Indian applicants?
- Resident visa: SMC, Green List, Work to Residence, partner Permanent Resident visa: After 2 years Citizenship: After 5 years
- Which New Zealand family & dependants visas can Zolt Link prepare for Indian applicants?
- Partner of a worker: Open work rights when the worker is in a skill level 1–3 role Dependent children: Sponsor income NZD 55,844 Parent Boost visitor: 5 years + one renewal; insurance and income tests Parent Resident: Ballot, capped
- Which New Zealand visit & tourist visas can Zolt Link prepare for Indian applicants?
- Visitor visa: NZD 441; up to 9 months in 18
- Which New Zealand business & talent visas can Zolt Link prepare for Indian applicants?
- Entrepreneur Work Visa: Business plan and capital Active Investor Plus: Investment-based residence
Requirements, salary thresholds and government charges shown here are the headline rules as at and change often; every requirement is re-checked against the official source on the day a file is prepared. General information, not legal advice. Last reviewed .
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