Immigrate to New Zealand from Bhutan in 2023
To immigrate to New Zealand from Bhutan you will first need to apply for an Immigration visa. New Zealand is a popular long term Immigration destination for Bhutanese Citizens. Individuals and families are drawn to New Zealand for its quality of life, nature, strong economy and safe environment.
How to Immigrate to New Zealand from Bhutan
These are the most popular ways to Immigrate to New Zealand from Bhutan
Immigrate to New Zealand from Bhutan with a Work Visa
If you have a job offer from a New Zealand employer then you might be eligible for a work visa. The most common types of work visas for Bhutan Citizens are the Essential Skills Work Visa and the Talent (Accredited Employer) Work Visa.
The Essential Skills Work Visa is for Bhutanese applicants who have a job offer in an occupation that is in demand in New Zealand.
The Talent (Accredited Employer) Work Visa is for applicants from Bhutan who have a job offer from an accredited employer, which is a company that has been approved by the New Zealand government to recruit workers from overseas.
Both types of work visas require you to meet the following criteria:
- having a job offer
- passing a health
- passing a character check
- having enough money to support yourself while you’re in New Zealand
Study Visas are popular for Bhutanese Citizens to Immigrate to New Zealand
To be eligible for a New Zealand student visa as a Citizen of Bhutan you’ll need to have been accepted onto a course at a New Zealand educational institution and have enough money to support yourself while you’re studying. You will also need to pass a health and character check.
As an Bhutanese Citizen studying in New Zealand you’ll be permitted to work part time during term time and full time during the holidays. If you have a spouse from Bhutan joining you in New Zealand they’ll be able to work full time.
Once you’ve completed your studies, you may be able to apply for a work visa or a post-study work visa, which allows you to work in New Zealand for a certain period of time after you’ve completed your studies.
Immigrate to New Zealand from Bhutan on a Family Visa
If you have a family member who is a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident they may be able to sponsor you for a New Zealand visa. The most common types of family visas for Bhutanese Citizens are:
- Parent Retirement Visa
- Partner Visa
- Child Visa
- The Parent Retirement Visa is for Bhutanese parents of New Zealand citizens or residents who want to live in New Zealand permanently.
- The Partner Visa is for applicants from Bhutan who are in a relationship with a New Zealand citizen or resident.
- The Child Visa is for Bhutanese children of New Zealand citizens or residents who want to live in New Zealand permanently.
Immigrate to New Zealand from Bhutan as a Skilled Migrant
This is a points-based system that allows Bhutanese individuals to apply for permanent residence in New Zealand based on their qualifications, work experience, age and language ability. To be eligible to relocate to New Zealand from Bhutan as a Skilled Migrant you must pass a points test and eligibility criteria:
- Have an occupation in on the LTSSL (New Zealand Occupation in Demand List)
- Be aged under 55 years of age
- Have a functional level of English
- Score at least 100 points on the New Zealand Points Calculator
The first step in Immigrating to New Zealand from Bhutan as a Skilled Migrant is to have an occupation that is ‘in demand’ in New Zealand.