Green List Straight to Residence Direct residence for in-demand occupations: Complete Guide
The Green List identifies occupations New Zealand needs most. The Straight to Residence pathway lets eligible workers in these high-demand roles - across healthcare, engineering, IT and more - apply for residence directly with a qualifying job offer, without first spending years on a work visa.
Visa Highlights At-a-Glance
Below is a summary table representing standard processing times, statutory criteria, and typical point thresholds for Indian skilled candidates.
| Visa Metric | Details & Requirements |
|---|---|
| Visa Subclass | Green List Straight to Residence (Direct residence for in-demand occupations) |
| Avg. Processing Time | TBD Months |
| Government Fees | INR TBD |
| English Language Min | TBD |
| Points Eligibility Bar | Min. 0 Points |
| Visa Validity | TBD |
Why Apply for this Visa Path?
- Fastest residence route: direct to residence for the most in-demand skills.
- Priority occupations: built for healthcare, engineering, IT and similar shortages.
- No long work-visa wait: skip years of temporary status with a qualifying offer.
Detailed Entry Requirements
To apply under this New Zealand visa track from India, your credentials must fulfill the following regulatory criteria:
- 1Listed occupation
- 2A role on the Straight to Residence Green List.
- 3Qualifying job offer: An offer meeting the pathway's criteria (and any pay or registration conditions).: Health, character & registration: Meet health and character standards and any occupational registration.
Step-by-Step Filing Workflow
Every applicant from Bangalore/India follows this standardized workflow to file their visa application securely:
Confirm Green List eligibility
Check your occupation and credentials against the Straight to Residence list.
Secure a qualifying offer
Obtain a role meeting the pathway conditions.
Complete registration
Arrange occupational registration where required (e.g. nursing, engineering).
Lodge the residence application
Apply directly for residence with the offer and evidence. | Senior Consultant Pro Tip For Green List occupations, occupational registration is often the real timeline driver - not the visa. We start registration (for nurses, engineers and similar) early, so it doesn't hold up an otherwise direct residence route. |
Verify New Zealand immigration rules directly from official government sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are critical questions and details regarding target timelines and scores for this visa path.
Check Your New Zealand Visa Eligibility
Submit your details for this specific Green List Straight to Residence visa track. Our Bangalore team (Koramangala HQ) led by Director Ms. Nahid Hussain will evaluate your credentials and reply directly on WhatsApp with your exact points audit.