New Zealand · for applicants from Nigeria
New Zealand's main points-based skilled residence visa. Under the current 6-point system you must reach 6 points, claiming from ONLY ONE skill category (NZ occupational registration, a recognised qualification, OR income at 1.5x median wage), plus points for skilled work in NZ. A simplified pathway model (Skilled Work Experience, Trades & Technician) takes effect 24 Aug 2026.
Rules last verified: 20 August 2026 · by Elizabeth O
Embassy processing
Varies; check INZ current times
Our turnaround
5–7 working days
Done-for-you Standard
Government fees
~£2,755
≈ ₦5,019,610
Points combined across categories
Applicant tried to combine qualification + income/registration points.
Fix: Pick the single strongest category and top up with NZ skilled-work points only.
Job not ANZSCO skill level 1-3
Role assessed as not skilled.
Fix: Confirm the ANZSCO classification before applying.
Wage below required threshold
Pay under the median-wage-linked threshold for the pathway.
Fix: Ensure pay meets the threshold throughout the work-experience period.
English not evidenced
No acceptable English test/exemption.
Fix: Provide an acceptable English test result or evidence an exemption.
Required
Valid passport
When: "all"
Evidence of skilled employment / job offer in NZ
When: "all"
Qualification certificates + NZQA assessment (if claiming qualification points)
When: "qualification route"
NZ occupational registration (if claiming registration points)
When: "registration route"
Evidence of income (if claiming income points)
When: "income route"
English language evidence (IELTS/equivalent)
When: "unless exempt"
Medical certificate & chest X-ray
When: "all"
Police certificates
When: "all"
1. Prepare your application
Gather documents, draft supporting letters, complete forms
1–3 weeks
2. Rekoja review (if Done-for-you)
Specialist checks your file before you submit
5–7 working days
3. Submit online or at visa centre
Biometrics appointment may be required
1 day
4. Embassy decision
Standard processing. Priority options may be available.
Varies; check INZ current times
These are the fees you pay to the government, not Rekoja's service fee. Shown at the indicative exchange rate.
Mandatory
Skilled Migrant resident visa
£2,755
₦5,019,610
Total government fees
~£2,755
≈ ₦5,019,610
Indicative. 1 GBP = 1,822 NGN · 16 September 2026. Government fees change. Confirm on the official website before paying.
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