New Zealand Opens Dual Immigration Visas For Skilled Migrants
October 21, 2025
4:51 am
New Zealand authorities to introduce two skilled migration pathways by 2026 to fill labor gaps, boost economic growth, and retain essential foreign talents.
New Zealand has announced plans to introduce two new immigration pathways for skilled foreign workers in mid-2026, part of a wider push to address labor shortages and revive economic growth.
The new measures, unveiled by Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis, are designed to cater to distinct segments of the workforce. One pathway targets migrants in professional or high-skilled roles who meet defined experience and salary thresholds. The other focuses on tradespeople and technical workers who satisfy qualification, …
