Permanent residence New Zealand
Straight to Residence Visa (Green List Tier 1)
Run by Immigration New Zealand (INZ)
People aged 55 or younger with a job or offer in a Green List Tier 1 role from an accredited employer, who meet the Green List registration or qualification requirements.
- Job offer
- Required. A Green List Tier 1 job with an accredited employer, paid at the specified rate or at least NZD 35.00 an hour (the 2025 median wage) where that applies.
- Language
- Not stated on the official page
- Education
- You must meet the registration and qualification requirements on the Green List for your role. An International Qualification Assessment may be needed.
- Work experience
- Depends on the Green List role. Not stated as a general rule on the page.
- Government fee
- NZD 6,450 application cost, shown for a Nigerian national applying from Nigeria. It includes a non refundable immigration levy.
- Processing time
- 80% of applications are decided within 3 months, according to the page.
- Money you must show
- Not stated on the official page
- When and to whom you pay
- Paid online by Visa, Mastercard or UnionPay when you apply. Application costs are not refunded if the application is declined.
Checked on 18 October 2026. What the page says
Read on immigration.govt.nz on 2026-10-18 with Nigeria selected: "$ 6,450NZD Application cost"; "80% within 3 months"