Student visa
Programme at an approved education provider.
Typical6–14 weeks
New Zealand
Employer-led, smaller intake
New Zealand runs almost everything through employer accreditation. If the employer is not accredited, the job offer cannot support a work visa — which is why employer verification is the first step here, not the last. Study routes are smaller in volume but stable.
Typical processing6 – 20 weeks
Key stepEmployer accreditation check
English testIELTS or approved equivalent
ResidenceSkilled Migrant points route
Routes we file for New Zealand
Timelines are published indicative ranges, not promises. The visa office decides, and seasonal load moves these numbers.
Accredited Employer Work Visa
Job offer from an employer accredited to hire migrant workers.
Typical6–16 weeks
Skilled Migrant
Points-based residence for qualifying skilled applicants.
TypicalVaries
Partner and dependants
Partners and children of eligible students and workers.
TypicalVaries
Visitor visa
Tourism and family visits.
Typical4–10 weeks
Documents to arrange
The base list for New Zealand. Your exact set depends on the route and comes as a named checklist after your assessment — but nothing here is wasted effort.
- Passport and photographs
- English test result
- Offer of place or employment agreement
- Employer accreditation evidence
- Qualification certificates and transcripts
- Experience letters with duties
- Funds evidence for tuition and living costs
- Medical certificate from a panel doctor
- Police clearance certificate
How your file moves
Six stages. At every point you know what is pending, with whom, and what it costs.
Free assessment
Thirty minutes. We look at your marks, funds, work history and travel record and say which route is realistic.
Route and written quote
One page: the route, why it fits, the full cost split into our fee and third-party fees, and the honest timeline.
Document collection
A named checklist for your exact route. Every scan vetted for the small errors that trigger queries.
Drafting and forms
SOP, cover letter, sponsorship affidavit, employment record and the application forms, reviewed with you.
Filing and biometrics
Online submission, government fee paid from your own account, appointment, biometrics and medicals.
Decision and landing
We track the file and answer query letters. On approval: travel checklist, forex, SIM and accommodation leads.
Where you would actually be living
A visa file is paperwork. This is the part it is for. Tap any photo to open it.
Why New Zealand files actually get refused
Not theory. These are the failure points we see repeatedly on this route — and every one of them is fixable before you file.
- Employer not accreditedThe most common failure. Verify accreditation before you resign or pay anyone.
- Qualification not recognisedSome Indian qualifications need an assessment for equivalence before they count.
- Funds evidence thinTuition plus living costs must be shown from a traceable source.
- Health or character issues not declaredBoth are assessed formally. Non-disclosure is treated seriously.
Verify everything hereImmigration New Zealand
New Zealand questions
If yours is not here, call and ask it. The first conversation costs nothing.
What does accredited employer mean?
New Zealand requires employers to be approved before they can hire migrant workers. A job offer from a non-accredited employer cannot support a work visa, however genuine it is.
Is there a post-study work option?
Eligibility depends on the level and length of your qualification and the current rules. We check it against your exact programme before you enrol.
How competitive is the residence route?
It is points-based and the settings change. We calculate your score honestly and tell you what would move it before you spend anything.
Is New Zealand the right country for you?
Send us your marks, your funds position and your timeline. We will tell you whether this route fits — and say so plainly if another one fits better.