Introduction to Permanent Residency Opportunities:
The ballots for the 2024 Pacific Access Category and Samoan Quota will open on May 20, 2024. These initiatives are designed to provide permanent residency opportunities to citizens from Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, Kiribati, and Tuvalu, enhancing New Zealand’s diplomatic ties with these nations.
Visa Program Details:
- Samoan Quota for Permanent Residency: This program allocates 1,650 residency places for Samoan citizens in 2024, continuing New Zealand’s long-standing commitment to supporting Samoan migration. Additional details and application instructions are available on the Samoan Quota Resident Visa page.
- Pacific Access Category for Permanent Residency: This category provides a set number of residency places to citizens from Tonga, Fiji, Kiribati, and Tuvalu. Each country has a specific quota, contributing to a total of 650 places. For application details, visit the Pacific Access Category Resident Visa page.
Application Process for Permanent Residency:
Registration for both categories starts on May 20, 2024, at 08:00 NZST and closes on June 30, 2024, at 17:00 NZST. Guides and forms are accessible in multiple languages to ensure broad participation.
Advantages of Obtaining Permanent Residency:
Successful applicants will have the opportunity to permanently live, work, and integrate into New Zealand, thereby enriching its cultural diversity and benefiting from its high living standards.
For comprehensive guidance, consult the Resource Library on the official Immigration New Zealand website.
For inquiries related to these updates or other immigration matters, contact Arno Nothnagel, our NZ Immigration Director, at arno.nothnagel@absoluteimmigration.com.
