SMC Resident Visa: Procedure and Cost
New Zealand uses a points-based system similar to Canada's and Australia's to draw highly qualified and experienced professionals worldwide. As a result, New Zealand's Kiwi nation steadily grows its economy.
SMC Resident Visa New Zealand
The New Zealand government offers a Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) resident visa that makes it possible to obtain Permanent Residency. The skilled migrant category resident visa has a one-year maximum validity period that can be extended to two years. One may immediately convert SMC into a PR if one acquires a job in New
Zealand. It is also possible to refer to this as a bridging visa for a New Zealand PR. The SMC visa for New Zealand, however, requires an online application
Procedure for applying for SMC Resident Visa under the policy governing the skilled immigrant category
Stage 1: Expression of Interest (EOI)
You get points for your education, professional background, age, and other factors in your online expression of interest. All received expressions of interest will be ranked in a pool according to the highest to lowest points
Every two weeks, Immigration New Zealand selects the applicants with the highest point totals from the pool of expressions of interest. The name of this procedure is selection
Although the SMC guideline specifies that 100 points are the minimum criterion for filing an EOI, 160 points are required for an Expression of Interest to be chosen from the Pool.
This indicates that all Expressions of Interest with a points total of 160 or higher will be chosen without further consideration.
Expressions of Interest chosen for further consideration from the Pool will go through a preliminary evaluation, during which Immigration New Zealand will examine the integrity of the data you supplied in your EOI
Also read: Navigating the Skilled Migrant Category: A Pathway to a New Life in New Zealand
Stage 2: Residence Application
Your application for a resident visa will be submitted to Immigration New Zealand at the beginning of this second application stage, along with all supporting documentation for the assertions made in the expression of interest.
After receiving your resident visa application, Immigration New Zealand will review it in light of the government's residence policy. They will also consider your likelihood of successfully relocating to New Zealand and contributing significantly to its social and economic advancement.
If an interview is performed, the information learned there will be considered when evaluating the application against the settlement and contribution criteria.
Your application will be accepted or rejected based on your interview, supporting documentation, and EOI points.
SMC Resident Visa Cost/Fees
You must pay immigration and residence application fees to submit an application for a skilled immigrant category resident visa. You must also pay other fees, such as the
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) price, medical expenses, PCC fees, etc., in addition to the application fee. See the entire breakdown of fees for the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) visa application below.
Stages
Application Cost
Stage 1 (Expression of Interest) $530
Stage 2 (Residence Application) $3310
Note: The SMC Visa requirements and fees above are sometimes subject to change.
Other additional charges
Along with the visa application form, you must also pay for a few necessary documents, such as:
The IELTS test fee covers the cost of taking the exam and receiving the results for your level of English proficiency
Medical examination - Location-specific medical examination costs
Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)-The price of the Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) varies depending on where you apply.
Wrapping Up
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