Foreign nationals holding work visas under New Zealand’s Talent (Arts, Culture and Sports) work instructions may be eligible to be granted with a NZ resident visa, if they satisfy the following:
- If the foreign nationals have possessed a work visa under the Talent (Arts, Culture and Sports) work instructions for a period of at least 2 years; AND
- During the time when their work visa is valid, they have been actively engaged in their declared field of art, culture or sport throughout a period of 2 years in the Kiwi country; AND
- They are still notable in that declared field of art, culture or sport; AND
- Their further presence in the Kiwi country will do good for that field of art, culture or sport; AND
- They are supported by a reputable Kiwi organization in their declared field; AND
- They are backed by an acceptable sponsor; AND
- They meet all health and character requirements
A residence class visa applicant must be in the kiwi country at the time he/she file the application.
If you are interested in applying for a residence permit to New Zealand, mail following information ASAP at ajay@abhinav.com for a free of charge assessment by Ajay Sharma, principal consultant, ABHINAV.
- Your updated resume if skilled professional, or if businessmen, then brief on business profile along with information on your current personal net worth.
- If married, provide the resume for your spouse as well.
- If applicable, please provide information on children and their age.
- Information on any blood relatives residing in New Zealand. This is not a compulsory requirement to qualify for immigration to New Zealand, but serves as additional positive assessment and suitability factor.
