Immigration
New Zealand Immigration Update: May 2019.
The minimum income requirements for some visa categories have
recently been increased.
Update
The minimum income requirements for some visa categories have
recently been increased.
Why the change?
INZ adjusts minimum income requirements annually.
The purpose of these changes is to ensure that migrants will
have enough money to support themselves and their dependents while
in New Zealand.
These increases were spurred by recent changes to Work and
Income payment levels.
What are the changes?
- 1 June 2019: Samoan Quota Scheme and Pacific Access Category
residence visa applicants will need to earn at least $38,577.76 if
they have partners or dependent children.
