Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa: Submit an EOI
Use this form to submit an expression of interest (EOI) for a Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa. If we approve your EOI we will invite you to apply for the visa.
Before you begin
Check the criteria and evidence requirements to see if you are eligible to be invited to apply for a Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa.
Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa
Completing this form
Complete this form to express your interest in applying for a Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa. If you are invited to apply, you will then be able to access the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa application form.
You do not have to complete this form all at once. You can save what you have done at any time and come back later.
If you would like to print a copy of your EOI, right-click and select print. Select 'save as PDF' as the destination to save a copy to your device.
Your EOI is an official submission to Immigration New Zealand. Any information you submit may be used when considering your current or future applications.
Invitation to apply for a Skilled Migrant Category Visa
You can be invited to apply if you confirm you meet the base eligibility criteria to be granted a Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa. After pressing ‘Submit,’ you will get a notification on your screen and receive an email to let you know if you have been invited to apply.
If you receive an invitation to apply (ITA), you can continue to the application section of the form. You must submit your application and pay the fee within 4 months of your ITA.
Fee
There is no fee to submit your Skilled Migrant Category EOI.
Check the fee to apply for a Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa. You can pay with a Visa or Mastercard credit or debit card.
Fees, decision times, and where to apply
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