Care Workforce Work to Residence Visa New Zealand Guide
A residence pathway for eligible workers with qualifying New Zealand care workforce experience.
Care Workforce Work to Residence Visa requirements: who can apply?
- be aged 55 or younger when you apply
- be working for, or have a job offer from, an
- be offered or have a care workforce job that is , and permanent or fixed-term for at least 12 months
- have worked in the care workforce for 24 months in the 30 months before you apply, and been paid at least the care workforce wage rate in place at the start of that time
- speak and understand English
- meet the other requirements of this visa.
- live, work and study in New Zealand
- include your partner and dependent children aged 24 or younger in your visa application.
What the Care Workforce Work to Residence Visa lets you do
- live, work and study in New Zealand
- include your partner and dependent children aged 24 or younger in your visa application.
Care Workforce Work to Residence Visa documents and evidence
- certified English translations of any documents that are not in English
- copies of the original documents.
Care Workforce Work to Residence Visa FAQ
What is the Care Workforce Work to Residence Visa?
A residence pathway for eligible workers with qualifying New Zealand care workforce experience.
How long can I stay in New Zealand on the Care Workforce Work to Residence Visa?
The latest source snapshot lists Live, work and study indefinitely. Check the official Immigration New Zealand page because visa conditions can change.
How much does the Care Workforce Work to Residence Visa cost?
The current fee should be confirmed on the official Immigration New Zealand page linked on this guide.
How long does the Care Workforce Work to Residence Visa take to process?
Processing times can vary. Use the official Immigration New Zealand page linked on this guide for the latest published processing information.
Where can I check the latest official Care Workforce Work to Residence Visa requirements?
Use the official Immigration New Zealand source: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/care-workforce-work-to-residence-visa/. Webfit News reorganises the public information for convenience but does not replace the official source.
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