About this visa Talent (Arts, Culture, Sports) Resident Visa
This visa is for holders of Talent (Arts, Culture, Sports) Work Visas who have been actively involved in New Zealand in their declared field of exceptional talent for more than 2 years. If you are still prominent in that field and your continued presence will enhance New Zealand’s accomplishments, you may be eligible for this resident visa.
With this visa you can
- Live, work and study in New Zealand.
- Include your partner and dependent children aged 24 and under in your residence application.
Things to note
- To apply for this visa, you must hold a Talent (Arts, Culture, Sports) Work Visa and have been actively involved in your declared field of talent for 2 years.
- You must still be prominent in your declared field of talent and be able to enhance the quality of New Zealand’s accomplishments in that field.
- You must have an acceptable sponsor and support from a New Zealand organisation of national repute in your declared field of talent.
Please check that you meet the detailed criteria before you apply for a visa or travel to New Zealand