Q:How does the NZIS (New
Zealand immigration system) points based system work?
Ans: In the Skilled Migrants Category, points
are awarded for qualifications, work experience, age,
funds transferable to NZ, if any and a job offer by
a NZ employer is required to name a few. Different criteria
apply for the Business and Family categories.
Q:Do all my family members need to apply?
Ans: No, usually there is a main applicant,
spouse/partner and/or dependent children may be included
in the application, conditions apply.
Q:Do I need to be rich to come to NZ?
Ans: No. Although there is a fee required
for the assessment of qualifications by the NZQA if
needed as well as for lodging the application and costs
involved in moving to another country, one does not
have to be rich to come to NZ. You do need sufficient
funds to support yourself and your family for the first
24 months. Should one wish to apply in one of the Business
Categories, one does need capital.
Q:I don't know anyone in NZ, what to do?
Ans: When you use the services of
a migration bureau in New Zealand you will get assistance
in finding a job and securing temporary accomodation.
We can also help you with names and addresses in the
region of your preference as a free service.
Q:Do I need to become a NZ citizen?
Ans: No. One can apply for NZ citizenship
after 3 years. NZ allows multiple citizenship, meaning
you can also keep your own nationality if your country's
laws allow the same.
Q:How does the school system work?
Ans: Apart from daycare centers and play
centers for toddlers, NZ offers Primary Schools, Intermediate
Schools and Colleges for children up to 18 years of
age. There are excellent Universities and Polytechnics.
Also private schools and boarding schools are available
in various levels of education.
Q:Is my current drivers license valid in
NZ?
Ans: From most countries drivers licenses
are valid in NZ for a period of 1 year. One has to
apply for a NZ drivers license within that period.
Q:Can I take all my belongings?
Ans: Yes, most international moving companies
cater for the transport of your entire belongings.
Conditions apply regarding organic material.
Q:What's the NZ weather like?
Ans: Because if its unique location NZ offers
a variety of climate zones, from the mild subtropical
Far North of the North Island to the snow covered
Southern Alps of the South Island.
