Many people are drawn to New Zealand by its rugged beauty and cool climate. Those who do visit this beautiful country decide they would like to stay for the long time. New Zealand is on the lookout for people from overseas with skill sets and expertise. If you would like to stay in New Zealand and find employment there, GLOBACADEMIAwill help you with the whole process and experts in immigration to New Zealand, we help you to make your move a successful one.
With a range of different visa types available, you may be unsure of which visa you can apply for and we can provide expert advice on a range of visa options. If you are planning to stay long term or permanent Resident. XIPHIAS immigration can assist with your visa application.
BENEFITS OF NEW ZEALAND IMMIGRATION
New Zealand immigration department applies a strict set of rules against each application which are aimed at encouraging gain for New Zealand while protecting this country from loss.
For this system to work, it must provide a greater benefit of Immigrating to New Zealand. The latest government research provided in its International Migration Outlook for 2009/10 confirmed that for 2005/06 (the last time gain was fully calculated by government) immigration delivered $8.1 billion into the New Zealand economy that year
The report confirms that while the New Zealand population of 3.1 million people had contributed $2.83 billion to the economy that year the migrant population of 927, had contributed a much greater $3.28 billion.
This confirms that the immigration system, which has not significantly changed since 2006, is working extremely well in providing New Zealand with people who continue throughout their lives to contribute to the economy rather than a mass, who claim benefits and drain the system.
New Zealand Immigration for Investment
NEW ZEALAND INVESTMENT IMMIGRATION
There are two types of Business Visa New Zealand by investing different amount of funds, the details of which are listed as follows.
1. Investor Plus Visa
2. Investor Visa
Key Requirements |
Investor Plus |
Investor |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Age | No Requirement | 65 or Younger |
| Business Experience | No Requirement | Minimum of 3 Years |
| Investment Funds | NZ $10 Million Invested in New Zealand for Three Years | NZ $1.5 Million Invested in New Zealand for Four Years |
| Settlement Funds | No Requirement | NZ $1 Million (Transfer Not Required) |
| Principal Applicant’s English Language | No Requirement | -an English Speaking Background or – an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test Report with an overall band score of three or more, or – a Competent User of English |
| Family Member’s English Language | No Requirement | Same as Principal applicant or pre-purchase ESOL Tution |
| Minimum time in New Zealand | 44 days in New Zealand in each of the last two years of the three-year investment period. | 146 days in New Zealand in each of the last three years of the four-year investment period. |