As you complete your Expression of Interest, you will be able to claim points in various areas. Once you reach 100 points, you can enter the EOI pool, but your chances of selection improve greatly the more points you have.
Check claiming points on your EOI for more in-depth information about how you can claim these points.
Also see the bonus points table.
Use the points indicator to quickly see how many points you might be able to claim.
| Conditions |
Points |
| Skilled employment |
| Offer of skilled employment in New Zealand |
50 |
| Current skilled employment in New Zealand for less than 12 months |
50 |
| Current skilled employment in New Zealand for 12 months or more |
60 |
| Work experience in skilled employment |
| 2 years |
10 |
| 4 years |
15 |
| 6 years |
20 |
| 8 years |
25 |
| 10 years |
30 |
| Qualifications |
| Recognised undergraduate qualification |
50 |
| Recognised postgraduate qualification |
55 |
| Age |
| 20-29 |
30 |
| 30-39 |
25 |
| 40-44 |
20 |
| 45-49 |
10 |
| 50-55 |
5 |
| Close family in New Zealand |
| Close family |
10 |