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Immigration Online — Apply for the Skilled Migrant Category resident visa
Step-by-step walkthrough of applying for the NZ Skilled Migrant Category 6-point resident visa via the INZ Immigration Online portal.
Procedural walkthrough only. Drafted from publicly available INZ documentation as of 17 May 2026. The portal UI may have changed since then — verify each step against the live portal.
For advice on whether to lodge, what to claim, or how to optimise your application, consult a IAA-licensed adviser. Self Migrate provides information, not advice.
Before you start
- A RealMe login — Immigration Online uses RealMe for identity verification.
- A skilled job or job offer from an Accredited Employer (or an existing NZ occupational registration in a Green List occupation).
- Evidence supporting your 6-point claim: qualification, registration, income, or skilled work experience in NZ.
- Acceptable English language evidence (passport from English-majority country, 5-year primary/secondary in English, recognised English test, or other listed exception).
- A valid passport for yourself and any partner / dependent children you include.
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