English language is one of the prerequisites New Zealand immigrants must meet. Along with principal applicants applying for NZ resident visa, their accompanying applicants are also required to meet the minimum standard of English language requirements.

• In most cases, partner and dependent children who aged 16 and above of principal applicants must demonstrate that they satisfy a minimum standard of English in order to obtain settlement in the Kiwi country; OR

• They must pre-purchase ESOL training; OR

• They must provide other evidence that shows that they are competent user of English language.

• They must provide a test report form from IELTS, which must not be more than 2 year old at the time of lodging the NZ residence application; OR
  Partners of principal applicants must have current skilled employment in the Kiwi country for a minimum period of 1 year that qualifies for points; OR

Learn more about other evidentiary requirements for non-principal applicants of Skilled Migrant Category from an Immigration and Visa Consultant.

If you are interested in applying for a residence permit to New Zealand, mail following information ASAP at ajay@abhinav.com for a free 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.