Skilled Migrant Category / Accredited Employer Work Visa
Skilled Migrant Category / Accredited Employer Work Visa is a residence route in New Zealand (Emploi). AEWV: job offer from accredited employer at/above median wage; SMC residence: 6 points (registration, qualification or income ≥1.5–3x median wage) + NZ skilled work.
Requirements at a glance
There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 2 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 5 years.
How holders are taxed
4-yr transitional resident exemption on foreign income.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Catégorie | Emploi |
|---|---|
| Investissement | — |
| Frais (famille) | — |
| Revenu / an | — |
| Avoirs | — |
| Séjour min. | 0 |
| Résidence perm. | 2 |
| Citoyenneté | 5 |
| Travail | yes |
| Éligibles | all |
| Impôts | 4-yr transitional resident exemption on foreign income. |
| État au | 2026-10 |
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