society and community | February 20, 2026

How can I increase my immigration points in New Zealand?

How can I increase my immigration points in New Zealand?

You can claim 50-110 points if you have a job offer in New Zealand!

  1. An offer of skilled employment will entitle you to 50 points.
  2. If your job is located outside of Auckland, in an area of absolute skill shortage and/or providing a high salary, you can claim up to 60 additional points.

Can you lose permanent resident status New Zealand?

Legal proceedings can still be brought for any offences committed under the Immigration Act. However, revoking the right to reside permanently in New Zealand is no longer an option, unless the individual is deprived of citizenship. Citizenship is a stronger and more protected status than permanent residency.

Does NZ permanent residency expire?

And, more importantly, permanent residency in New Zealand does not expire. Unlike Australia, where it is granted for an initial five-year term, or Canada, where it comes with continuing residency obligations, permanent residency in New Zealand requires no commitments at all.

Can I get PR with 145 points NZ?

Rather than the minimum of 100 points stipulated in the SMC policy, you now need at least 160 points for your Expression of Interest to be selected, and for you to get a chance to subsequently be invited to apply for a Resident Visa.

Is NZ Immigration accepting EOI?

EOIs for the SMC have been suspended. Immigration New Zealand will focus on processing applications from people who are in New Zealand or those eligible to travel here while border restrictions are in place.

Is there an age limit to immigrate to New Zealand?

Visas. The requirements for emigration to New Zealand are a little lower than to Australia. You can be aged up to and including 55 years old, and the list of occupations in demand by New Zealand includes more manual labour, such as bakers, scaffolders, roofers and parachute trainers.

What is the cut off age to immigrate to New Zealand?

56 years
While the age limit for the most popular immigration policy, the Skilled Migrant Category, is at 56 years and will involve taking up employment in New Zealand, there are a number of options for migrants older than 56 or migrants of any age choosing not to work.