Care Workforce Work to Residence Visa
Who it's for: People with a job or job offer from an accredited employer who have worked in a selected care workforce job in New Zealand.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 3 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Job offer needed: Yes
- Work experience: 2 years
- Language: speak and understand English
- Age limit: Up to 55
- Main fee: NZ$6,450
- Family can join: Yes
- Can lead to permanent residence: Yes
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | NZ$6,450 | — | immigration.govt.nzOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
Figures marked check could not be confirmed on a live official page, or come from a secondary source.
What the official pages say
7 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Job offer neededYesOfficial wording
“work in, or have a job offer for, an approved care sector job”
Work experience2 yearsOfficial wording
“including having worked in New Zealand for at least 24 months within the 30 months immediately before applying for residence”
Languagespeak and understand EnglishOfficial wording
“speak and understand English.”
Age limitUp to 55Official wording
“be aged 55 or younger”
Main feeNZ$6,450Official wording
“Cost NZD $6450”
Family can joinYesOfficial wording
“include your partner and dependent children aged 24 or younger in your visa application.”
Can lead to permanent residenceYesOfficial wording
“After you have had this visa for 2 years in a row, you can apply for a Permanent Resident Visa that lets you travel in and out of New Zealand indefinitely with no travel conditions.”
We have not yet recorded: Study place needed; Minimum education; Money to show; Salary threshold; Decision time; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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