Why Apply and Benefits

• Live and Work: You can live, work, and study in New Zealand indefinitely.

• Travel Freedom: Travel in and out of New Zealand without restrictions.

• Family Inclusion: Include your partner and dependent children aged 24 and under in your visa application.

• Access to Services: Access to social services, healthcare, and education.

• Voting Rights: Register and vote in elections after one year of residence.

Eligibility Requirements

• Hold a Resident Visa: You must have held a New Zealand resident visa for at least two years.

• Good Character: You and anyone included in your application must be of good character. This typically involves providing police certificates and other relevant documents.

• Meet Visa Conditions: You must have met the conditions of your current resident visa. This includes any work, study, or other requirements specified in your visa.

• Commitment to New Zealand: You must demonstrate a commitment to living in New Zealand permanently. This can be shown through factors like employment, family connections, and community involvement.

• Health Requirements: You and any included family members must meet health requirements, which may involve medical examinations and health declarations.

• Identity Verification: Provide proof of identity for yourself and any included family members.

• Language Proficiency: Must have 6.5 in IELTS (or) 79 or more in TOEFL, (or) 58 or more in PTE, (or) 180 or more in Cambridge English, (or) Minimum B+ or more in OET. These scores must be no more than two years old at the time of application submission.

• Check Eligibility: Ensure you meet all the prerequisites, such as holding a New Zealand resident visa for at least two years, being of good character, and meeting health requirements

• Prepare Documents: Gather all necessary documents, including proof of identity, police certificates, health declarations, and evidence of your commitment to living in New Zealand permanently

• Fill Out the Application Form: Complete the online application form on the Immigration New Zealand website. Make sure to fill out all required fields accurately.

• Pay the Application Fee: Pay the required fee, which is NZD $315. You can pay online using a credit or debit card

• Submit the Application: Submit your application online along with the supporting documents. Ensure that all documents are clear and legible.

• Await Confirmation: After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email with a reference number. You can use this reference number to track the status of your application online.

• Attend an Interview (if required): In some cases, you may be required to attend an interview at a New Zealand Visa Application Centre. Follow the instructions provided in your confirmation email.

• Receive Decision: Immigration New Zealand will review your application and make a decision. You will be notified of the outcome via email.

• Collect Your Visa: If your application is approved, you will receive your Permanent Resident Visa electronically. You can print it out and keep it in your passport.

Step-by-Step Procedure to Apply

Factors Leading to Rejections in NZ PR Process

• Eligibility Criteria: Meeting all eligibility requirements. Not meeting the eligibility will lead to rejection of visa.

• Document Accuracy: Not providing accurate and complete documents. Missing or incomplete documents will lead to delays in processing or may end up in visa rejection.

• Character Assessment: Failing the good character assessment will end up in visa rejection. Hence, Passing the good character assessment is necessary, else, the visa process will lead to cancellation.

• Commitment to New Zealand & Non-Compliance: Demonstrating commitment to living in New Zealand permanently. Not meeting the conditions of the current resident visa will lead to rejecting the visa application.

• Health Requirements: Failing to meet the required health and character requirements leads to visa rejection.

Mistakes to Avoid when Filing PR Visa

• Incomplete Application: Ensure all sections are filled out accurately.

• Missing Documents: Double-check that all required documents are included.

• Incorrect Information: Provide accurate and truthful information.

• Late Submission: Submit the application on time to avoid delays.

• Poor Quality Documents: Ensure all documents are clear and legible.

• Application Fee: NZD $315.

• LIA Assistance: Fees vary by attorney & complexity, ranging from NZD $1,000 to NZD $5,000.

• Verleap Consulting Fee: INR 1,49,999 INR 1,11,999+GST

• Processing Timeline: Average processing time for a New Zealand Permanent Resident Visa typically ranges between three (3) to five (5) months. However, most applications are processed within five months. Keep in mind that processing times can vary depending on factors such as the completeness of your application, the volume of applications being processed, and any additional information or documentation required.

Visa and Other Fees + Processing Time

The Verleap team has been the best solution to assist you with your New Zealand Permanent Resident Visa.

• Evaluate the appropriate visa type for your application.

• Provide guidance, review all your documentation, assessment & feasibility, opportunities and next steps.

• Assist in filling out online application form(s) & Visa Application Process.

• Assign you a dedicated Account Manager / Case Officer.

• Closely work with a New Zealand Registered LIA (Licensed Immigration Adviser) on your application. The Immigration Advisers Authority (IAA) maintains a register of these licensed professionals.

How Verleap Can Assist