Destination GuideImmigrate to New Zealand: Residence & Visa Pathways
Experience an exceptional work-life balance, high safety standards, world-class healthcare, and energetic career opportunities in Aotearoa New Zealand. ENI Consultants manages your SMC 6-Points calculation, Green List qualification mapping, and Accredited Employer filing.
Immigration NZ Specialists
Strategic SMC & Green List Filing
SMC 6-Points, Tier 1/2 Green List & AEWV
Why Migrate to New Zealand?
Key advantages granted to resident status holders and their families.
Direct Resident Status
Live, work, and study indefinitely in New Zealand with full employment flexibility.
Public Healthcare
Free or subsidized public healthcare services for permanent residents and their children.
Domestic Education
Free public schooling (K-12) for dependent children and domestic university fee rates.
Citizenship in 5 Years
Eligible for a New Zealand Passport after completing 5 years of physical residency.
Primary New Zealand Visa Programs
Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Resident Visa
New Zealand's points-based residency framework. Applicants must claim a minimum of 6 points through higher academic qualifications, recognized NZ occupational registration, or high salary, combined with skilled NZ work experience.
- Qualifications points (Doctorate = 6, Master's = 5, Bachelor's = 3)
- Income points (Up to 6 points for high-earning professionals)
- Skilled NZ work experience bonus points (1 to 3 points)
Green List Tier 1: Straight to Residence Visa
Immediate residence pathway for eligible professionals with job offers from NZ Accredited Employers in Tier 1 high-demand roles, including doctors, engineers, and ICT specialists.
- Apply for NZ Residence immediately without waiting periods
- Targeted occupations in Healthcare, Engineering, and Tech
- Includes spouse work rights and domestic tuition for children
Green List Tier 2: Work to Residence Visa
Pathway for skilled workers in Tier 2 Green List roles—such as specialized trades, technicians, teachers, and care workers—who complete 24 months of full-time NZ employment.
- Guaranteed residency pathway after 2 years of accredited NZ work
- Clear registration and qualification equivalence guidelines
- Fast-track processing for Accredited Employer Work Visas (AEWV)
Study in New Zealand & Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV)
Enroll in Level 7+ Bachelor's, Postgraduate, or Master's programs at NZ universities and institutes of technology, leading to up to 3 years of unrestricted Post-Study Work rights.
- NZQA International Qualification Assessment (IQA) support
- 3-Year Post-Study Work Visa eligibility for degree graduates
- Direct point contributions toward the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC)
Evaluate Your New Zealand SMC Points Score
Book a consultation with Chief Consultant Muhammad Farooq Khan to assess your NZQA qualification equivalence, Green List status, and Accredited Employer job offer requirements.