New Zealand is an ideal immigration destination, particularly for those, who want live in a peaceful and safe overseas destination to obtain better opportunities for growth. This nation is considered to be the safest destination across the world with its lower crime rate. Since years, this beautiful Land of Kiwi has been welcoming overseas skilled aspirants from every corner of the world.
If you intend to settle down in New Zealand permanently, then there are a number of visa options available for you. However, for shorter stays in the country, work visa would be a better choice.
The Permanent Resident visa can be obtained through a number of ways, such as:
- Business Migration
- Skilled Migrant Category
- Family Categories
- Investor Migration
- Work to Residence
For short stays in New Zealand, you can apply under below mentioned visa streams:
- Work Visa
- Study Visa
- Working Holiday Visa
- Visitor Visa
Pursuant to a recent report pouring from a reliable source, the Immigration Department of New Zealand will be changing its immigration fees from 2 July, 2012. The charges for immigration services will be increased by an overall 16.7%. The rise in the immigration charges shows the delivery cost of immigration services of the nation. However, its immigration service charges will remain as of the same to other competitor nations.
The said report has also revealed that about 80% visitors will not get affected by this increase, as these visitors go for visa free travel. If you want to check the latest New Zealand immigration service fees, then go through their fees spreadsheet. However, until 2 July, 2012, you will find their current fees only.
