Qualified caregivers can now live and work in New Zealand through the new Care Workforce Work to Residence Visa, offering a direct route to permanent residency.
Visa-Free Breakthrough: 13 More Countries Gain Easy Access to New Zealand from November 3
From November 3, 2025 New Zealand launches a pilot allowing Pacific Islanders and Chinese citizens (resident in Australia) to enter with an NZeTA and qualifying Australian visa — here’s who’s eligible, what to prepare, and why it matters.