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The Skilled Migrant Category changes on 24 August 2026.

Two new residence pathways. New qualification points. New wage rules. Whether you should apply before or after the change could decide your residence.

Free eligibility checker — launching early August

Answer a few questions about your job, qualifications, and work experience. See where you stand under the current rules and the new ones, side by side — with every figure sourced to Immigration New Zealand.

immigo provides general information about New Zealand immigration settings, not immigration advice. Figures are sourced from Immigration New Zealand and dated. For advice about your situation, talk to a licensed immigration adviser or lawyer.