New Zealand Skilled Migrant Category Points

Calculate Skilled Resident Points for the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa. The threshold is 6 points.

SMC Resident Visa Skilled Resident Points Official INZ Rules
Key eligibility

You must be 55 or younger, have a skilled job or offer from an accredited employer, meet English requirements, and score at least 6 points.

You cannot claim points for a job or job offer. You claim points from skills and NZ work experience.

Eligibility Checklist

Must be 55 or younger at the time you apply.

Choose Your Skill Category (Pick 1)

You can claim 3 to 6 points from one skill category only: occupational registration OR qualification OR income.

Based on minimum years required to gain registration.

Skilled Work Experience in New Zealand

1 point per year, up to 3 points.
Enter income or salary to verify.

Your Skilled Resident Points

Total Points

0

Minimum Required

6 points

Eligibility Status

Not checked

Work Experience Needed

-

Step-by-Step SMC Path

  1. Step 1: Check eligibility (age, English, accredited job offer).
  2. Step 2: Calculate your skilled resident points (need 6 or more).
  3. Step 3: Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI).
  4. Step 4: If invited, prepare documents and apply for residence.
  5. Step 5: Complete health, character, and verification steps.

Official References