Al Layah Tours LLC: Your Guide to Relocating to New Zealand Through Employment
At Al Layah Tours LLC, we understand that relocating for work is a life-changing decision. We are here to support UAE residents in their journey to New Zealand through our strong network of recruitment agencies and personalized visa assistance. Whether you are looking for a temporary work visa, skilled migration or permanent residency, our team will guide you every step of the way. Below, we provide a comprehensive guide to the visa options available for New Zealand, focusing on eligibility, processing times, costs and the necessary documents for each visa type.
Visa Options for New Zealand – Detailed Overview
Here are the most common visa types for UAE residents looking to work in New Zealand, along with a breakdown of essential details:
Visa Type | Duration | Processing Time | Cost | Eligibility | How Al Layah Tours LLC Can Help |
Temporary Work Visa | 1-3 years | 1-2 months | NZD 495 (approx. AED 1,185) | Job offer from NZ employer, meet health and character criteria | Assist with documentation and recruitment connections |
ANZSCO Visa (Skilled Pro.) | Up to 3 years | 4-6 weeks | NZD 700 (approx. AED 1,675) | Occupation in skill shortage list, proof of qualifications | Ensure eligibility, document preparation, job matching |
Entrepreneur Work Visa | 3 years (2 stages) | 3 months | NZD 3,310 (approx. AED 7,920) | Capital investment of NZD 100,000, business plan | Business plan preparation, document submission |
Partnership-based Work Visa | Same as partner’s visa | 4-8 weeks | NZD 495 (approx. AED 1,185) | Relationship with NZ resident/citizen, meet health criteria | Assist with relationship documentation, visa application |
Silver Fern Job Search Visa | 9 months | 6-8 weeks | NZD 208 (approx. AED 495) | Aged 20-35, recognized qualification, financial proof | Guide on eligibility, document gathering, application |
1. Temporary Work Visa
Description:
The Temporary Work Visa allows individuals to work in New Zealand for a set period, usually tied to a specific employer and job offer.
Key Details:
- Duration: 1-3 years (based on employment contract)
- Processing Time: 1-2 months
- Cost: NZD 495 (approx. AED 1,185)
Eligibility:
- Must have a valid job offer from a New Zealand employer.
- Must meet health and character requirements.
- Must be qualified or experienced for the offered role.
Documents Required:
- Valid Passport.
- Job Offer Letter from a New Zealand employer.
- Medical Certificate (to meet health requirements).
- Police Clearance Certificate (to prove good character).
- Proof of Qualifications or Work Experience related to the job.
How Al Layah Tours LLC Can Help:
We will guide you through the entire process, from reviewing your job offer to preparing your visa application. We also connect you with top recruitment agencies to help you find the best job opportunities in New Zealand.
2. ANZSCO Visa (Skilled Professionals)
Description:
The ANZSCO Visa is intended for skilled professionals whose occupation appears on the Skill Shortage List. This visa provides a pathway to permanent residency for individuals in high-demand sectors.
Key Details:
- Duration: Up to 3 years.
- Processing Time: 4-6 weeks.
- Cost: NZD 700 (approx. AED 1,675).
Eligibility:
- Your occupation must be listed on the Skill Shortage List.
- You must have relevant qualifications and work experience.
- English proficiency and good health are required.
Documents Required:
- Passport.
- Proof of Qualifications (certificates, transcripts).
- Work Experience Proof (letters from previous employers).
- English Language Test Results (IELTS or equivalent).
- Medical and Police Clearance Certificates.
How Al Layah Tours LLC Can Help:
We help you identify whether your profession qualifies for the ANZSCO Visa and assist you in preparing and submitting the required documents to ensure a successful application.
3. Entrepreneur Work Visa
Description:
The Entrepreneur Work Visa is designed for individuals who wish to establish or invest in a business in New Zealand. It offers a pathway to residency once your business is successfully established.
Key Details:
- Duration: 3 years (initial 12 months for setup, followed by 24 months).
- Processing Time: 3 months.
- Cost: NZD 3,310 (approx. AED 7,920).
Eligibility:
- Minimum capital investment of NZD 100,000.
- A well-documented business plan demonstrating innovation and potential.
- Must meet health and character requirements.
Documents Required:
- Valid Passport.
- Business Plan detailing the business concept.
- Proof of Funds to show the capital investment.
- Medical and Police Certificates.
How Al Layah Tours LLC Can Help:
We provide expert guidance in creating a business plan that aligns with New Zealand’s requirements, help you compile financial documents and support you through the visa application process.
4. Partnership-based Work Visa
Description:
This visa is for individuals who wish to join their partner in New Zealand, whether their partner is a New Zealand resident, citizen, or holds a valid work visa.
Key Details:
- Duration: Matches the partner’s visa duration.
- Processing Time: 4-8 weeks.
- Cost: NZD 495 (approx. AED 1,185).
Eligibility:
- You must prove a genuine and stable relationship with a New Zealand resident or visa holder.
- You must meet health and character requirements.
Documents Required:
- Passport.
- Proof of Relationship (marriage certificate, joint bank accounts, etc.).
- Medical Certificate.
- Police Clearance.
- Partner’s Visa or Residency Documents.
How Al Layah Tours LLC Can Help:
We guide you in preparing relationship documentation, assist in completing the visa application, and ensure that you and your partner have all the necessary paperwork for a smooth visa approval process.
5. Silver Fern Job Search Visa
Description:
The Silver Fern Job Search Visa is for highly skilled young individuals who want to travel to New Zealand and look for job opportunities.
Key Details:
- Duration: 9 months.
- Processing Time: 6-8 weeks.
- Cost: NZD 208 (approx. AED 495).
Eligibility:
- Must be aged 20-35 years.
- Must hold a recognized qualification.
- Must have at least NZD 4,200 available to support your stay.
- Must meet health and character requirements.
Documents Required:
- Passport.
- Proof of Qualification (certificates, degrees).
- Proof of Funds (bank statements).
- Medical and Police Clearance.
How Al Layah Tours LLC Can Help:
We help ensure that you have all the necessary financial and qualification documents ready for your Silver Fern Job Search Visa application. Our team also assists with job search resources once you arrive in New Zealand.
The Green List: Your Pathway to New Zealand Residency
New Zealand’s Green List provides fast-track residency pathways for skilled professionals. The Green List has two tiers:
Tier 1 Occupations (Immediate Residency Pathway):
1. Engineering
- Acoustic Engineer
- Mechatronics Engineer
- Product Design Engineer
- Chemical Engineer
- Materials Engineer
- Civil Engineer
- Geotechnical Engineer
- Structural Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Electronics Engineer
- Environmental Engineer
- Industrial Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Production or Plant Engineer
- Engineering Professionals nec
- Civil Engineering Technician
- Electrical Engineering Technician
- Electronic Engineering Technician
- Telecommunications Engineer
- Telecommunications Network Engineer
2. Health and Social Services
- General Practitioner
- Resident Medical Officer Anaesthetist
- Specialist Physician (General Medicine)
- Cardiologist
- Clinical Haematologist
- Medical Oncologist
- Endocrinologist
- Gastroenterologist
- Intensive Care Specialist
- Neurologist
- Paediatrician
- Renal Medicine Specialist
- Rheumatologist
- Thoracic Medicine Specialist
- Specialist Physicians nec
- Psychiatrist
- Surgeon (General)
- Cardiothoracic Surgeon
- Neurosurgeon
- Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Otorhinolaryngologist
- Paediatric Surgeon
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
- Urologist
- Vascular Surgeon
- Dermatologist
- Emergency Medicine Specialist
- Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
- Ophthalmologist
- Pathologist
- Diagnostic and Interventional
- Radiologist
- Radiation Oncologist
- Medical Practitioners nec
- Midwife
- Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
- Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)
- Registered Nurse (Community Health)
- Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
- Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)
- Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)
- Registered Nurse (Medical)
- Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
- Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
- Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
- Registered Nurse (Surgical)
- Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)
- Registered Nurses nec
- Medical Laboratory Scientist
- Clinical Psychologist
- Educational Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Psychologists nec
- Psychotherapist
- Physicist (Medical)
- Orthoptist
- Veterinarian
- Anaesthetic Technician
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Medical Diagnostic (Medical Imaging Technologist)
- Medical Radiation Therapist
- Sonographer
- Occupational Therapist
- Podiatrist
- Audiologist
- Addiction practitioner/alcohol & drug
- clinician
- Audiometrist
- Chiropractor
- Clinical dental technician
- Clinical physiologists (sleep, renal, exercise, respiratory, neurology, and cardiac)
- Counsellor
- Dental specialists
- Dental technician
- Dental therapist
- Dentist
- Dietician
- Dispensing optician
- Drug and alcohol counsellor
- Enrolled nurse
- Genetic counsellor
- Medical laboratory pre-analytical technician
- Medical resonance imaging technologist
- Nuclear medicine technologist
- Nurse practitioner
- Optometrist
- Oral health therapist
- Orthotic and prosthetic technician
- Orthotist/prosthetist
- Osteopath
- Paramedic/emergency medical technician
- Perfusionist (cardiac)
- Pharmacist
- Physiotherapist
- Play therapist (hospital)
- Social worker
- Speech language therapist
- Sterile processing technician
3. Construction
- Construction Project Manager
- Quantity Surveyor
- Surveyor
- Project Builder (inc Building PM and Site Foreman)
4. ICT, Electronics, Communications
- Chief Information Officer
- ICT Project Manager
- ICT Managers nec
- Analyst Programmer
- Developer Programmer
- Software Engineer
- Software Tester
- ICT Security Specialist
- Software and Applications Programmers nec
- Multimedia Specialist
- Database Administrator
- Systems Administrator
5. Others
- Other Spatial Scientist
- Food Technologist
- Internal Auditor
- External Auditor
- Environmental Research Scientist
- Secondary School Teachers – all specialisations
- Aeronautical Engineer
- Naval Architect / Marine Designer
- Mechanical Engineering Technician
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)
- Sterilisation Technician
Tier 2 Occupations (Residency After Two Years):
1. Construction
- Gasfitters
- Drainlayers
- Crane, Hoist or Lifter Operator
- Earthmoving Plant Operator (General)
- Backhoe Operator
- Bulldozer Operator
- Excavator Operator
- Grader Operator
- Loader Operator
- Motor mechanic – General
- Motorcycle mechanic
2. Trades
- Automotive Electrician
- Electrician (General)
- Plumber (General)
- Diesel Motor Mechanic (inc Heavy Vehicle Inspector)
3. Others
- Halal slaughterers
- Teacher of the Hearing Impaired
- Primary School Teacher
- Teacher of the Sight Impaired
- Special Education Teachers nec
- School Principal
- Middle School Teacher / Intermediate School Teacher
- Kaiako Kura Kaupapa Māori – Māori-medium Primary School Teacher
- Pouako Kura Kaupapa Māori – Māori-medium Primary School Senior Teacher
- Special Needs Teacher
- Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages – if working in a primary, intermediate or secondary school
- Dairy Cattle Farmer (Dairy Cattle Farm Manager) including Dairy Farm Manager, Assistant Dairy Farm Manager and Dairy Herd Manager
- Corrections Officer
At Al Layah Tours LLC, we can help you determine if your occupation falls under the Green List and guide you through the visa application process to fast-track your residency in New Zealand.
How Al Layah Tours LLC Can Assist You:
- Expert Guidance: We provide comprehensive assistance in determining the best visa options for you.
- Document Preparation: We ensure all required documents are accurately compiled and submitted.
- Recruitment Connections: We connect you with leading recruitment agencies for job placements.
- Business Support: If you are applying for an Entrepreneur Visa, we help with business plans and financial documentation.
- Relationship Assistance: For partnership visas, we guide you through the relationship documentation process.
Start your journey to New Zealand with Al Layah Tours LLC. We are here to make your relocation smooth, successful, and stress-free. Contact us today!