You may be able to claim bonus points for certain factors.
Check claiming points on your EOI for more in-depth information about how you can claim these points.
Also see the points table.
Use the points indicator to quickly see how your points add up.
| Conditions |
Bonus points |
| Skilled employment |
| In an identified future growth area |
10 |
| In an area of absolute skills shortage |
10 |
| In a region outside Auckland |
10 |
| Partner has a skilled job or job offer |
20 |
| Work experience in New Zealand |
| 1 year |
5 |
| 2 years |
10 |
| 3 or more years |
15 |
| Work experience in an identified growth area |
| 2 to 5 years |
10 |
| 6 or more years |
15 |
| Work experience in an area of absolute skills shortage |
| 2 to 5 years |
10 |
| 6 or more years |
15 |
| Qualifications |
| Two years of full-time study in New Zealand towards a recognised qualification |
5 |
| Recognised basic New Zealand qualification (e.g. trade qualification, diploma, bachelors degree, bachelors degree with honours) |
5 |
| Recognised post-graduate New Zealand qualification (Masters or Doctorate) |
10 |
| Qualification in an identified future growth area |
10 |
| Qualification in an area of absolute skills shortage |
10 |
| Partner holds a recognised qualification |
20 |