Residence & Citizenship Guides

Guides to New Zealand residence and citizenship from our licensed immigration advisers: the Skilled Migrant Category pathways, the Green List, work to residence, the Pacific Access and Samoan Quota ballots, and citizenship eligibility.

• SMC & Work to Residence FAQs: Visa Pak 687 | Living in NZ
  September 18, 2026 · 11 min read
• New SMC Pathways in Practice: 3 Weeks On (2026) | Living in NZ
  September 13, 2026 · 10 min read
• SMC Pathways Confirmed: Exact Work Experience Rules for August 2026
  June 19, 2026 · 10 min read
• SMC Red List and Amber List: Full Occupation List (August 2026)
  June 19, 2026 · 5 min read
• SMC Trades and Technician Pathway: Full List of 109 Eligible Occupations
  June 19, 2026 · 8 min read
• Work to Residence NZ: 3 Pathways Compared (Green List, Care, Transport)
  June 19, 2026 · 8 min read
• Pacific Access & Samoan Quota Ballot 2026: Eligibility, Quotas & Next Steps
  May 20, 2026 · 8 min read
• Baby Born in NZ: Automatic Citizenship Rules 2026 (Full Guide)
  May 17, 2026 · 7 min read
• Ultimate Guide: NZ August 2026 SMC Reforms – 109 Trades Roles, Red & Amber Lists
  March 5, 2026 · 18 min read
• Am I Eligible for NZ Citizenship? 2026 Requirements
  January 15, 2026 · 10 min read
• NZ Green List 2026: Every Occupation, Tier 1 and Tier 2, With Requirements | Living in NZ
  December 19, 2025 · 14 min read

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