New Zealand
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Open World map layers โNaturalisation
5 Years
Dual citizenship
Yes
Birthright
Restricted
Ancestry
1 Generation
PIT top rate
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Corporate tax
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Territorial tax
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Wealth tax
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Crypto tax
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Unemployment
3.73%
Social security (EE)
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Pathways published
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New Zealand Digital Nomad / Working Holiday
Digital nomad
Remote workers can explore working holiday or general work visas.
Official applicationPartner of a New Zealander Resident Visa
Family
Residence visa for partners (married, civil union, or de facto) of New Zealand citizens or residents.
Active Investor Plus Visa
Investor / investment
Residence visa for investors committing at least NZD 5 million in the Growth category or NZD 10 million in the Balanced category.
Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa
Skilled Migration
Points-based residence visa for skilled workers โ New Zealand's primary pathway to permanent residence for skilled migrants.
Student Visa
Study
Visa for international students studying full-time at approved New Zealand education providers.
Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
Sponsored work
Employer-sponsored temporary work visa โ New Zealand's main route for skilled workers with a job offer from an accredited employer.
Post-Study Work Visa
Unsponsored work
Open work visa for international graduates of eligible New Zealand qualifications โ 1 to 3 years depending on qualification level and location.
Working Holiday Visa
Youth Mobility
Temporary visa for young people (18โ30 or 18โ35) from partner countries to work, travel, and study in New Zealand.
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Mobility (FoM)
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Travel risk
Pacific/Auckland
Timezone
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Population
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