New Zealand Immigration Eligibility Calculator
Calculate your Skilled Migrant Category points and check eligibility for work and partnership visas using official Immigration New Zealand criteria.
Skilled Migrant Category (SMC)
Calculate your points for New Zealand Skilled Migrant Category residence visa.
Maximum points for ages 20-39.
Must be recognised by NZQA or comparable overseas qualification.
Skilled work experience in last 10 years.
Job or job offer for skilled employment in New Zealand.
2+ years study in New Zealand resulting in qualification.
IELTS General, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, or other approved tests.
Partner's recognised qualifications if included in application.
Initial indication: You may not be eligible. Based on your answers. Review the full rules before applying.
- Total Points: 0
- Minimum 160 points required for SMC residence visa.
- Higher points typically needed without NZ job offer.
SMC selections are competitive. Higher points and NZ job offers improve chances significantly.
This tool is for information, not a guarantee.
Disclaimer: These calculators provide estimates based on current requirements. New Zealand immigration policies change regularly. Always check the official Immigration New Zealand website and consider professional immigration advice.