living permanent in new zealand

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raphaeleduMember09 August 2013 19:10:22

please, i am south african citizen and i want to move down to zealand,is there any legal way of extending my stay in new zealand to stay more or live there and also how is work over there

stumpyLaos Expert10 August 2013 05:04:24

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If you are presently in NZ no you cannot extend your stay.

Go online to www.immigration.govt.nz for visa information This site will tell you how to go about getting a work visa and applying for PR.

But visas are issued on a points system. The more qualifications you have the more points you gain.

There is a list of skilled trades that the country needs.

Pica1Active member12 August 2013 01:45:13

We have been looking and traveling for some time with the goal of retirement. May I suggest an excellent website for possible New Zealand Expats: www.enz.org has a wealth of information -- not only good blogs, but also extremely helpful people on its forum. I've been reading a lot of back-and-forth reading about periodic leaving and returning to NZ, getting sponsors, coming in with a valuable skill, etc. NZ is one of those countries that assigns a numeric "value" to anybody wanting entrance, Perhaps being from S. Africa may help. Good luck!

shailenfacknatNew member06 September 2013 16:22:57

I am from Mauritius island and dream of adventuring to a country like N zealand. I am a 47 yr married , Medical imaging Technologist in Mauritius. I have worked as a Radiographer for almost 26 yrs now.Mainly at the Angiography dept , CT and general Radiography. My wife is a primary school teacher. Will there be any scope for me to immigrate to N zealand ? I know I have to register , and then apply for my PR .
Thanking you
Shailen

stumpyLaos Expert08 September 2013 21:54:49

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Check out this website www.immigration.govt.nz for visa information. This site should also give you a list of preferred skills which NZ are looking for.

The visa are issued on a points system so the more qualifications you have the more points you get.

For cost of living www.numbeo.com

gbimmigrationMember22 September 2013 05:30:58

Hi you have not provided enough information to assist. You can visit and possibly extend a visitors visa but INZ will want to see you are a genuine visitor. You can check available jobs in the popular Seek website and you will easily see if your skillset, education and experience is being sought after. Depending your education and experience you would need to decide which visa category is the best to apply under.

** not intended to be immigration advice **

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