Transport Work to Residence Visa
This route applies only to approved transport occupations and requires the relevant New Zealand work history and other current residence conditions.
General information only. Transport occupations and conditions change. Immigration NZ makes the final decision.
Transport occupations
This pathway covers specific transport roles identified by Immigration New Zealand — primarily bus drivers, heavy vehicle operators, and similar transport workers — if they meet the employment, income, and other conditions.
Employment and income
Workers must be in an approved transport occupation, earning above the required threshold, for the required period before applying for residence.
What you can expect from a serious review
- A route comparison based on the information provided
- A document and evidence checklist
- Clear decision points
- An explanation of what still needs official verification
- A defined next action
Frequently Asked Questions
Need help deciding what to do next?
Share your goal and a short summary of your situation. We will use it to prepare for an initial discussion. This is not an official immigration assessment.
No result is guaranteed. The value of the review is a clearer route, a better-prepared file and a more informed decision.
