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New Zealand New Visa rules for Indian workers to Extend the period of Work Visa

Jyoti — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 23:00:09 +0000

In view of the shortage of workers in New Zealand, the government has taken a big step. For this, some necessary updates have been made in the visa rules while improving the immigration process. The purpose of this change is to reduce the work experience for working and increase the limit of work visa, which will help Indian workers as well as workers from other countries to get work here easily.

Work experience was also reduced

Earlier, it was necessary to have at least three years of experience to work in New Zealand. Now, in view of the huge shortage of workers in the country, it has been reduced to two years. New Zealand has now found two ways for seasonal workers as well.

Under this, experienced seasonal workers will be given a multi-entry visa with a validity of three years and a seven-month single-entry visa for less experienced workers. This step has been taken keeping in mind the demand for seasonal workers. Along with this, New Zealand has also increased the visa limit of two years to three years for those jobs which fall within the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification (ANZSCO) skill level 4 or 5.

You will have to earn enough to support your family

Apart from this, New Zealand has now also removed the average salary criteria for Employer Work Visa (AEWV) and Specific Purpose Work Visa (SPWV). Under this new rule, employers can offer salary as per the market rate for the job role and location while posting for the job. However, they no longer need to meet the pre-determined salary criteria.

However, now there is no average salary criterion after 2025. But if an employer work visa holder wants to bring his children to New Zealand, he will have to earn 55,844 New Zealand dollars, which is about Rs 27 lakh annually. Along with this, now recognized employers also do not need to complete New Zealand’s online training module.

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Job Seeker Visa: In which countries Indians get jobs without work visa? See the list here

Jyoti — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 10:29:33 +0000

Job Seeker Visa For Indians: Indians are given work visa in many countries even without a job. This is called job seeker visa. No job is required for this. Through job seeker visa, people can go there and find a job and then get a work visa.

A visa is required to enter any country in the world. Citizens of some countries also get visa-free entry in select countries. However, even after this, a work visa has to be taken for every country to get a job. Whether someone wants to work in America or Australia, they are not allowed to work without a work visa. However, there are some countries where a visa is available without a job, so that anyone can come to that country and get a work visa later.

Actually, job seeker visa is given in many countries of the world, which is a temporary resident permit. Through this, skilled workers are allowed to come to the country for some time and look for a job. On getting a job, people convert the job seeker visa into a work visa. Job seeker visa is mainly issued in countries facing a shortage of skilled workers. Let us know in which five countries job seeker visa is given, which Indians can also get.

Germany

A job seeker visa in Germany allows the applicant to come to the country without a job for up to six months. The German job seeker visa is a work visa issued to anyone who wishes to seek employment and work in Germany. If an applicant gets this visa, they can stay in the country for six months, find employment, apply for a work permit and stay in Germany for a longer period of time. (Pexels)

Austria

Job seeker work visa is also given in the European country Austria. This visa is given to those who are highly educated. This visa is given to highly qualified workers. Scientists and top managers get this visa. There is no need for a job offer to go to Austria, but you can come to the country in search of work for six months on a job-seeker visa. Indians can also go to Austria through this visa.

Sweden

Sweden’s job seeker visa is for those who want to stay in the country while looking for a job. It is granted for three months and can be extended up to six months. Upon getting a job in Sweden, the applicant must convert the visa into a work or residence permit. There is no job requirement for Sweden’s job seeker visa.

UAE

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Job Seeker Visa is for skilled professionals who want to work in the country. UAE has been a popular destination among Indians for many years. Here too, one can go and find a job without a job offer. The Job Seeker Visa is a short-term permit, which is valid for 30 to 90 days.

Portugal

Portugal Job Seeker Visa is for those who want to come to the country for the purpose of looking for a job. This job seeker visa is valid for four months. During this time they can look for a job and then convert the job seeker work visa into a work permit. There is no need for a job to get a Portugal Job Seeker Visa.

Visa Fees Hike: This country hikes tourist, student, work visa fee by up to 60% starting Oct

Jyoti — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 12:29:11 +0000

Student Visa and Work Visa: These days there has been a sharp rise in the number of Indian students going abroad to study. Apart from this, with the growing economy of the country, our business has also expanded in many countries of the world.

A large number of Indian businessmen and students also go to New Zealand. But now it is going to be very difficult for them to do so. New Zealand has recently increased its visa fees tremendously. Due to this, people will now have to pay about 60 percent more visa fees to go to this country. Due to this, students, businessmen and tourists will also have to loosen their pockets more. In the year 2023, New Zealand issued 115,008 visas for Indians.

Student visa fee increased from $300 to $485

At present, after China, Indian students come second in number in New Zealand. The number of Indians among foreign students is 17 percent. But, now the student visa fee in New Zealand has been increased from 300 dollars to 485 dollars. According to the Business Standard report, this increased visa fee has come into effect from October 1. According to the report, Immigration Minister Erica Stanford said that we wanted to make a lot of changes in our visa system. We want this financial burden to be put on the visa holders instead of the taxpayers.

Tourist visa fee increased from $190 to $300

According to Education New Zealand, the fee for tourist visa has also been increased from $190 to $300. Erica Stanford said that with the increased fee, we will be able to reduce the cost of visa process. Due to this, the government will save about $563 million in 4 years. She said that our visa fee is still less than Australia and Britain. The visa fee in the Entrepreneur Residence Category has now increased from $3,710 to $11,320. Apart from this, in the Active Investor Category also, now $12,070 will have to be paid instead of $4,630.