Are you thinking of relocating to New Zealand? Well, you can’t possibly be the only one, right? Many people have one way or the other thought of relocating to Newzealand. Newzealand is a remote country in Oceania. It has a welcoming environment and amazing work opportunities.

New Zealand’s growing industry, stunning view, work balance, and high quality of living attract people worldwide. Alot of people want to relocate to New Zealand. New Zealand is an amazing and peaceful place for people looking for a perfect serene home.

Entry into Newzealand was made difficult because of the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. Entry into the country was put on hold. However, recently, people from other countries looking for temporary work Vida or gaining residency have started surfacing, and the restriction in the country is being relieved.

So why wouldn’t you move to Newzealand if you have been thinking about relocating? Don’t you know the process? Well, worry not. In this article, I’d sure you how to make your relocation as easy as possible. I will show you the process to follow to obtain a Visa, how to take care of your finances, and lots more. Read more!

VISA & WORK PERMIT.

There are different types of visas that would make you eligible to start a life in New Zealand. However, a lot of people would prefer to relocate for work because the country is actively recruiting works from abroad. You should note that new Zealand approves only a few visas from each country. The timing for visa Applications is also very strict.

So, work Permits and employment visas.  

To know more about Visas to invest, Visas for partners, Visitor’s visas, Study visas, among others, then check the New Zealand Government immigration website for more details.

Below is New Zealand’s work visa requirements:

1. Proof of identity ( this can be a certificate, passport, or other means of identifying you).

 2. An overall medical report of your good health.

 3. A filled character questionnaire).

 4. A clean Police report.

 5. And you must be bonafide.

However, you should note that the work visa is very strict and might be difficult. Hence, you need to be tactical and updated.

Application process to relocate to new Zealand

The application process for New Zealand’s Visa is done online through New Zealand’s Immigration website. The application process is pretty simple and straightforward, it shouldn’t take more than 20 minutes to fill out the online form, and you are done.

Alternatively, you can decide to submit the application forms and required documents prior to the type of Visa you are applying for to the New Zealand embassy in your country.

How much does a work visa costs;

Associated with a work visa are two types of Visa: 

 1. Immigration levy.

 2. Visa fee.

 Depending on your country, the visa fee might differ; some countries charge higher fees than others. Check the New Zealand embassy’s website of your country to ascertain the exact price. However, the immigration levy is $37.

RELOCATING TO NEW ZEALAND.

Moving to New Zealand isn’t as easy as it seems. It has a lot of processes. If you intend to relocate to New Zealand, you’ll need to have the right type of Visa: either work or study. You should acquire the right type of Visa. You can visit the New Zealand Department of Immigration website to help you with that. The website had a VisaOptions tool.

So, how can you ship your belongings to New Zealand after your Visa might have been approved?

To ship your things to New Zealand, you’ll need to state the contents of your belongings to the Ministry of Primary industries (MPA). You should note that your goods will have to undergo inspection before release.

Overview:

1. YOu’ll have to fill up a passenger arrival card. This document includes all your information and the goods you are bringing along.

2. You must acknowledge all the “risk items” marked after inspection by MPI. A lot of items are prohibited in New Zealand.

3. Your items must be clean, and if they are tagged as hazardous, they might be destroyed. 

HOUSING.

If you are relocating to New Zealand, you’ll have to make provision for where you’d stay. You can either rent a house or apartment. Or you can take the option of floating.

There are two types of renting: Fixed (with a fixed start and end time) and periodic term tenancy (flexible and can end anytime).

Then Flatting; that’s sharing of an apartment with other tenants.

Conclusion.

That’s it! All the basic things you need to know about relocating to New Zealand. So what are you waiting for? Start your application process today.

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