Immigrating from New Zealand to Canada

edward robinson

2 years ago

Interested in Immigrating to Canada from New Zealand?

According to the 2016 Canadian Census, there were 15,395 Canadians who claimed full or partial New Zealand ancestry.

People from New Zealand, (also known as Kiwis), often immigrate to Canada for work or a job offer, to create a more suitable future for their families, to attend school, or to be in a place with a larger economy.

It is also common for Kiwis to immigrate to Canada as the first step in their ultimate decision to immigrate to the USA. This is because a Canadian Passport allows new immigrant Canadian Citizens to have the option of remaining in Canada or to live and work in the United States.

It is most typical to find New Zealand immigrants living in Canadian cities such as:

Montreal
Vancouver
Ottawa
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Immigration Process

Most New Zealanders come to Canada with a goal to stay there permanently. Many Kiwis have chosen to move to Canada in search of better opportunities and quality of life. Permanent Residency for New Zealand foreign nationals can be thought of as ‘tentative Citizenship” because of a few differences between permanent residency and citizenship in Canada. As a Permanent Resident, you cannot vote, and permanent residents may still be deported if they commit a serious crime. Two of the major ways to obtain permanent residency in Canada are through employment and family sponsorship.

Working in Canada

New Zealanders immigrants who are skilled workers may choose to immigrate through Canada’s Express Entry Program. Express Entry is a direct pathway to permanent residency, and encompasses a variety of programs, including the Federal Skilled Trades Program, the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class, and Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP). Many migrants have also elected to migrate as investors or entrepreneurs. Speak to an immigration lawyer to learn more about your eligibility for any one of these programs.

Family Sponsorship

Immigrants often choose to move to Canada to join family members already residing there. If you have a relative who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, such as a grandparent, parent, child, or spouse, you may be eligible to migrate under their sponsorship. An immigration lawyer can help you determine your eligibility for family-class sponsorship.

Applying for Express Entry or PNPs

Those looking to immigrate to Canada from New Zealand also have the option to enter the Express Entry pool or apply for a Provincial Nominee Program also known as PNPs.

Express Entry is by far the most popular and typically the fastest program to obtain Canadian Permanent Residency through. The Express Entry program calculates a score for each applicant depending on a collection of categories. However, if your CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) is low, you can plan to apply in any of the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) for Canada. When applying for a PNP, a Canadian province or territory must nominate an applicant.

If you are curious to know about your CRS Score, check out our crs score calculator!

Study Permits

Canada is one of the world’s most desired country for higher education. Every year over 150,000 international students immigrate to Canada for a temporary period while they’re in school. Many foreign nationals decide to study in Canada as a pathway to Permanent Residency. There are many programs allowing international students to obtain Canada PR after graduation.

Useful Resources for Kiwis in Canada

InterNations New Zealand Expats in Canada\ – connect with the expat community of New Zealanders in Canada. Attend monthly events and activities for New Zealanders expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

Safetravel – General travel advice for New Zealanders immigrating to Canada

Call Us Today

The first step towards moving to CANADA VISA FOR ITALIAN CITIZENS is to get an assessment of your specific situation. Call us today at 1.855.967.0494 for an assessment to see if you are eligible to move to Canada, or fill out our online assessment form.

DO NEW ZEALAND CITIZENS NEED A VISA FOR CANADA?

There are 50 countries which are exempt from Canadian visa requirements, including New Zealand. This means New Zealand citizens do not need a visa to visit Canada.

However, they are required to have an approved Canada eTA for New Zealanders if arriving by air and plan to stay up to 6 months.

For stays longer than 6 months, it will be necessary to obtain a Canada visa for NZ citizens from a Canadian embassy or consulate in New Zealand in advance of travel.

Additionally New Zealanders visiting Canada using the eTA do not have the right to live or work in Canada. They will also need to apply a visa to visit for these purposes.

WHAT IS THE CANADA ETA FOR NEW ZEALANDERS?

The Canada eTA for New Zealanders is a multiple entry electronic travel authorization.

The eTA was introduced in 2015 by Canadian immigration to make it easier to screen foreign visitors to Canada before they enter the country.

The system has allowed border officials to efficiently assess travelers to the country and cut down on the number of repeat visitors who need paperwork.

Holders of an approved eTA are permitted to enter Canada multiple times within the five-year validity of the ETA. They can be granted a stay of up to 6 months for each trip.

Border officials will decide on arrival in Canada how long the travel authorization will last and record the date in the traveler’s passport.

ETA CANADA ENTRY AND TRANSIT REQUIREMENTS

Travelers must enter Canada by air in order to be eligible for the Canada electronic travel authorization. Applicants who intend to arrive via land or sea will still need to produce identification and travel documents at the border, but do not need an eTA for Canada.

The Canada eTA for New Zealand citizens is intended for visitors who are traveling to Canada for the purposes of:

Tourism, especially short tourist stays
Business trips
Transiting through Canada to their onward destination
Medical treatment or consultation

Any foreign citizen transiting through a Canadian airport needs a transit visa to enter and leave the country. However, this rule does not apply to New Zealand nationals in possession of the Canadian eTA.

New Zealanders visiting Canada using the eTA do not have the right to live or work in Canada.

All travelers must have an electronic passport that is machine-readable, as the Canadian eTA system is entirely electronic. All passports currently issued in New Zealand are machine-readable, but applicants can check with the issuing passport office if they are concerned about the validity of their documents.