Skilled Migrant Category / Accredited Employer Work Visa

Skilled Migrant Category / Accredited Employer Work Visa is a residence route in New Zealand (취업). 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.

카테고리취업
투자—
수수료(가족)—
소득 / 년—
자산—
최소 체류0
영주권2
시민권5
취업yes
자격all
세금4-yr transitional resident exemption on foreign income.
기준일2026-10
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