Talent (Accredited Employer) Resident Visa
Who it's for: People who held a Talent (Accredited Employer) Work Visa and worked for an accredited employer for more than 2 years.
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 4 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Job offer needed: Yes
- Work experience: 2 years
- Main fee: NZ$6,490
- Salary threshold: NZ$55,000
- Family can join: Yes
- Can lead to permanent residence: Yes
- Decision time: 4 weeks
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | NZ$6,490 | — | immigration.govt.nzOfficial · 4 Nov 2026 |
| Salary threshold | NZ$55,000 | — | immigration.govt.nzOfficial · 4 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
“have been employed in New Zealand by an accredited employer for at least 24 months while having the visa”
Work experience2 yearsOfficial wording
“have been employed in New Zealand by an accredited employer for at least 24 months while having the visa”
Main feeNZ$6,490Official wording
“Cost From NZD $6490”
Salary thresholdNZ$55,000Official wording
“be earning at least NZD $55,000 a year (before tax) or NZD $79,560 if you applied for your Talent (Accredited Employer) Work Visa on or after 7 October 2019”
Family can joinYesOfficial wording
“include your partner and dependent children aged 24 and younger in your residence application”
Can lead to permanent residenceYesOfficial wording
“A Talent (Accredited Employer) Resident Visa lets you stay in New Zealand indefinitely.”
Decision time4 weeksOfficial wording
“Processing time 80% within 4 weeks”
We have not yet recorded: Study place needed; Minimum education; Language; Age limit; Money to show; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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