To qualify for residence in New Zealand under the Samoan Quota you must meet a number of requirements. Do a quick check to see if you meet the criteria.
The principal applicant must:
Principal applicants invited to apply for residence under the 2012 Samoan Quota must:
Partners and dependent children of principal applicants included in their residence application must also meet the health and character requirements for New Zealand residence applicants.
You can only apply for residence under this category if your registration was drawn from the ballot and you have been invited to apply for residence. To help you make sure you have everything you need to apply, please print out our checklist.
Follow these steps if you wish to apply for a residence class visa under the Samoan Quota Scheme:
Complete the Residence Application form (INZ 1000) PDF available from Immigration New Zealand offices in New Zealand and overseas.
Along with your completed (and signed) application form you will need to provide:
For each person included in your application you will also need to provide:
Lodge your application with Immigration New Zealand's Apia Branch in Samoa whether you are in Samoa, New Zealand or any where else in the world.
Immigration New ZealandApia BranchNew Zealand High Commission BuildingGround levelBeach Road (PO Box 2277)ApiaSAMOA
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