The Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa is the most popular NZ visa. To apply for this visa Immigration New Zealand invites the people, who have the skills to contribute to economic growth of the country. The Immigration NZhas designed the Skilled Immigration Points Calculatorto allow suitable foreign skilled workers to submit Expression of Interest (EOI) for SMC Visa. The EOI includes the information about your employment in New Zealand, work experience, and qualifications, etc.The points table shows the points that are applicable on and after 28 August 2017.
If your EOIis selected,the Immigration NZ will offer you the opportunity to apply to live and work in New Zealand permanently.
The given NZ Immigration point calculator is a guide only and only an immigration officer can award you points during their assessment of your visa application.If you are able to claim at least 100 points as per this NZ immigration point system, you may be eligible to apply for Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa. Points for Age factors The age is one of the key selection factors of NZ immigration. You can obtain maximum 30 points for this factor depending upon your age group.
| Age | Points |
| 20-39 | 30 |
| 40-44 | 20 |
| 45-49 | 10 |
| 50-55 | 5 |
Skilled Employment
You can earn valuable immigration points for your skilled employment. You can earn maximum 50 points for this factor
| Current Employment or Offer of Employment | Points |
| I'm already working in skilled employment in New Zealand | 50 |
| Work In an area of absolute skills shortage | 10 |
| Work in a region outside Auckland | 30 |
| I have pay above the high remuneration threshold | 20 |
Points for Recognized Qualifications
Immigration NZ allocates valuable points (up to 70 points) for your recognized qualification.
| Qualification Level | Points |
| Level 3 to 6on the NZQF (i.e. Trade Qualification, Diploma) | 40 |
| Level 7 or 8 on the NZQF (i.e. a Bachelor's degree, Bachelor’s Degree with Honors) | 50 |
| Level 9 or 10 on the NZQF (i.e. a Post graduate) | 70 |
New Zealand qualification (Studied full-time in New Zealand)
You can earn key points for your qualification obtained in NZ (maximum up to 15 points)
| NZ Qualification | Points |
| 2 yearof full-time study in New Zealand completing a post-graduate degree | 15 |
| 1 year of full-time study in New Zealand completing a post-graduate degree | 10 |
| 2 years full-time study in New Zealand completing a Bachelor's degree | 10 |
| Recognized level 4-8 qualification (Before 25 July 2011) | 5 |
| Any Recognized qualification started before 25 July 2022- 2 years or more | 5 |
Skilled Work Experience
NZ allocates some crucial points (maximum 50) for your Skilled Work Experience.
| Skilled Work Experience | Points |
| 2 Years | 10 |
| 4 Years | 20 |
| 6 Years | 30 |
| 8 Years | 40 |
| 10 Years or more | 50 |
New Zealand Work Experience
You can add some valuable points (maximum 15 points) to your profile if you have NZ work experience.
| New Zealand Work Experience | Points |
| I have at least one year of New Zealand work experience | 10 |
| I have 2-5 years of work experience in an area of absolute skills shortage | 10 |
| I have 6 years or more work experience in an area of absolute skills shortage | 15 |
Points for Partner Credentials
You can get points, if your partner speaks English at the same level that you speak and has work experience, etc. as well.
| Partner | Points |
| My partner is working in skilled employment, or has been offered skilled employment, in New Zealand | 20 |
| My partner has a recognised qualification Level 7-8 | 10 |
| My partner has a recognised qualification Level 9-10 | 20 |
Contact Visas Avenue for trusted Immigrationassistance
If you seek any clarification regarding the calculation of your NZ Immigration points or wish to apply for NZ PR Visa, you may call VA immigration expert on Toll-Free No. 78-18-000-777 or you can drop us an e-mail at info@visasavenue.com.
At Visas Avenue, we help the visa aspirants;apply for SMC (Skilled Migrant Category) Visa, Visit Visa, Study visa, etc. in New Zealand. Our team of qualified immigration experts offers you trusted visa advice, assistance and support.
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