How to Obtain a Critical Worker Visa in New Zealand?

 

The border restrictions in New Zealand resulted in only permitting critical health and other critical workers to enter the country. In 2021, huge ripples were created that gave a pathway to let them live in New Zealand permanently in the country.

To become eligible for a critical worker visa, the following criteria are to be met:

• Health care workers belonging to long-term roles
• Other critical workers in long-term roles

The tenure must be a minimum of six months to become eligible for obtaining the critical worker visa.

What a Critical Health Care Worker does?

A critical health worker refers to a person who is involved in an occupation that is all about delivering essential health care services to the people in New Zealand. Some of the categories involved are mentioned as under:

• Paramedical staff
• ambulance workers
•  Internationally qualified nurses
• Professionals involved in operating and maintaining medical equipment
• Workers involved in providing medical health-related services
• Registered medical health practitioners
• Professionals involved in providing disability-related services

What do other Critical Workers Refer to?

Critical workers may come to New Zealand for either short-term or long-term. Sometimes, a special request is made by an employer or a reliable supporting agency to bring workers to New Zealand to serve as critical workers.

For qualifying as a short-term critical worker, the following characteristics are required:

• Unique work experience
• Special or technical skills

The hiring of a person already involved in undertaking a critical role will benefit both the national and regional economies.

Are Seasonal Workers Approved for Critical Worker Visa?

Yes, but only if they are skilled and hold specialization in some specific fields. Some of the most exclusive fields of specialization include the following:

• Domestic veterinarians
• Vendor engineers
• Actor in a film etc.

To become a successful long-term critical worker, it is essential to meet one of the requirements related to the short-term critical worker.

As a Final Word!

Successfully obtaining of critical-purpose visa will permit you to travel to New Zealand even though the border remains closed. For getting a better understanding, you may give a call at +64 09 3790219 or shoot an email to contact@nzimmigration.info.

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