SKILLED MIGRANT CATEGORYNew Zealand SMC Points Calculator
Estimate your points score for the New Zealand Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) residence visa. Based on Immigration New Zealand criteria — free and instant.
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Skilled employment in New Zealand
Current skilled job in NZ with an accredited employer (AEWV or similar)
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Work experience in New Zealand
Years of skilled work experience in New Zealand in the same occupation
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Skilled work experience overseas
Skilled work experience in same or closely related occupation outside New Zealand
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Qualifications
Highest completed New Zealand or recognised overseas qualification
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Age
Your age at the time of application
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Partner qualifications or employment
Your partner's NZ employment or qualifications if included in the application
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Employment outside Auckland
Your skilled job is located in a region outside of Auckland
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Future growth area occupation
Your occupation is in a government-identified future growth area (Health, Construction, ICT, Engineering, Education)
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