Permanent Residency
Australia Skilled Visa
Official Australian Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) - New Zealand stream
Processing
45 months
Max Stay
Unlimited
Work Rights
Yes
*Fees and processing times are subject to change. Check official sources.
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Real-time data from official sources
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Processing Time
45 months
Stream: New Zealand. 25th: 38 Months, 50th: 45 Months, 75th: 50 Months, 90th: 56 Months. Last updated: 11 December 2025. Data period end: 31 October 2025
Yes
Work Rights
Yes
Path to PR