New Zealand is a small state located on the southwestern coast of the Pacific Ocean. It is an isolated country with a favorable climate. You can get a residence permit in different ways, provided that all conditions are met, problems do not arise.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Moving to New Zealand
Having moved to the country, a person gets almost all the rights that a native resident does:
- Medical service;
- Social Security;
- Opportunity to get higher education, which is quoted in many countries of the world.
Unlike New Zealand citizens, an immigrant cannot vote in government elections.
The crime rate is low, and cases of terrorist attacks are rare. The average wage level is € 2995 per month... The rhythm of life is unhurried, good ecology. The disadvantages include the country's remoteness from other states.
Types of residence permits in New Zealand and the benefits they give migrants
A migrant can be granted a residence permit if his move meets one of the conditions:
- Relocation is related to family reunification or marriage to a New Zealand citizen;
- There is an invitation to work;
- It is planned to open and develop a business;
- A person intends to invest money in the country's economy;
- Granting refugee status to a migrant.
Studying in higher educational institutions does not always guarantee obtaining a residence permit. Buying real estate also does not entitle you to obtain a residence permit.
Any residence permit allows a Russian to receive all the benefits: from free movement across the country to medical care.
Ways and grounds for obtaining a residence permit in New Zealand for Russians
Citizens of the Russian Federation can obtain a residence permit in the following ways:
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- Get a job in a local company;
- Move with relatives living in New Zealand;
- Start business;
- Invest in the country's economic sector;
- Officially register a relationship with a citizen of the country;
- Get refugee status.
The simplest ways are employment and marriage. Not everyone can open a company or invest; this requires large sums.
To be recognized as a refugee, you must provide evidence of harassment at home, the process is long, there is little chance of getting approval.
Procedure for obtaining a residence permit in New Zealand
It is necessary to contact the New Zealand Embassy in Russia, having previously collected a certain list of documents:
- International passport;
- Photo;
- Insurance policy;
- If married, a certificate is required;
- Certificate of income;
- A document confirming the absence of a criminal record;
- Receipt for payment of consular fees;
- Certificate of passing the English language proficiency test.
In case of relocation of minor children, a birth certificate translated into English and notarized will be required. The consent of the second parent is required for the child to travel abroad if he travels with one of the parents.
Example of an international insurance policy:
Sample certificate of no criminal record:
The embassy has an official website: https://www.mfat.govt.nz/. On it you can clarify information.
A website has been created that lists the professions in demand, the conditions for obtaining various visas, the rights of migrants: https://www.newzealandnow.govt.nz/.
To learn English, you can visit this website: https://www.englishnewzealand.co.nz/. There is a list of schools, learning conditions in them and other information.
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For property owners
Foreigners can buy real estate, but it will not work to obtain a residence permit in this way. Small houses and houses for several families are in demand.
For businessmen
First, a future entrepreneur is given a visa for 3 years, after 1 year he must prove that he has started a business. If it was possible to prove, then the visa is extended for another 2 years, after which they apply for permanent residence.
To open your own business, you must meet a number of conditions:
- Invest minimum 100 000 New Zealand dollars for starting a company;
- Develop a business plan;
- Prove that within 5 years there was no bankruptcy;
- Pass the exam IELTS 4 points or more.
Need to dial at least 120 points to open a business visa. Points are awarded according to different parameters - depending on the area in which the company is planned to be opened, whether there was management experience, how much a person is willing to invest, and so on.
For investors, financially independent persons
By program Investor Plus Category Visa an investor invests in the economy from 10 million New Zealand dollars, he needs to prove the following:
- The funds belong to him, his spouse or children;
- The amount was received legally;
- There are no debts;
- You can make a transfer through the banking system.
Second program Investor Category Visa provides for an investment of 3 million New Zealand dollars. Management experience of 3 years or more is required.
If all conditions are met, a residence permit is issued.
For students
Studying at universities in New Zealand does not automatically mean obtaining a residence permit, but after graduating from an educational institution in the country, the chances of getting a residence permit increase, since you can get a job in your specialty and start preparing the necessary documents.
For those moving for the purpose of employment
For this type of immigration, you need to find out what professions are in demand in the country, apply to the embassy. Employees give points for various criteria. The higher the score, the better.
After checking all the documents, the applicant is issued a work visa, and the migrant starts looking for work. After employment, a residence permit is issued first, then a permanent residence is possible.
For family relocation
A citizen of New Zealand can transfer their close relatives to permanent residence. He applies to the embassy with a statement, it is necessary to prove the relationship, submit documents. Also, a person must pay for the moving of relatives.
For those who have married a New Zealand citizen
After marriage, the spouse is issued a residence permit, in the future it is possible to obtain citizenship. The marriage must be officially registered, it must not be fictitious, the first year the authorities are watching the family.
It is possible to obtain a visa for the groom or the bride for 9 months, during this period the couple must formalize the relationship.
For refugees
A refugee is a person who has left his or her homeland due to religious, political or other oppression. Evidence of persecution must be presented. It is important that the appeal at home for protection and the subsequent refusal is recorded.
Embassy staff will check all the facts, if they are confirmed, the refugee is given a residence permit. In case of stabilization of the situation at home, the migrant will be asked to return to his homeland. The method is not easy, there is a high probability of refusal to provide a view.
Other
A residence permit can be obtained by representatives of volunteer movements or religious denominations. To do this, you must have a letter asking the authorities of New Zealand to give a residence permit. If the documents are correct, the embassy issues a residence permit for 1 year.
Terms and costs of registration
The application is being considered 15-30 days, the cost of registration is on average 525 US dollars, the price varies depending on the type of visa. The terms may be increased due to in-depth verification or the provision of an incomplete package of documents.
What to do if a rejection is received
The embassy refuses if:
- Not all documents have been submitted;
- The information turned out to be false.
The refusal may not be motivated by anything, in which case you need to file a complaint about the actions of the embassy.If there is no result, go to court.
Period of validity of a residence permit in New Zealand
Investors are issued a residence permit for 3 years with the possibility of extension, employees - for 2 years. Relatives receive a residence permit for 3 years, spouses for 1 year, in the future it is possible to obtain citizenship.
Refugees are considered temporary residents for 4 years.
Grounds for the loss of residence permit status in New Zealand
The status is lost if:
- The man has committed a crime;
- I have not been in the country for a long time.
Reviews from people who received a residence permit in New Zealand
Kristina:Moved to New Zealand recently, got a job in a small company specializing in computer repair and software installation. The salary was set at 2 thousand euros. During my stay, I realized that the locals do not strive to make a career, they work quietly and live in a leisurely pace. The prices are high. Medicine is also expensive, to call a doctor you have to pay, all medicines are sold strictly according to a prescription.
Ivan: The country is expensive, renting a small room costs NZ $ 1,200, and a lot of money is also spent on food. Yes, salaries are high here, but first you gain experience, so the initial salary is not very high. I am thinking about returning or moving to another country.
You can get a residence permit in New Zealand in different ways. The simplest is to find a job or marry a citizen of the country. With properly executed documents, it is possible to obtain a residence permit, and subsequently you can apply for permanent residence and citizenship.
