Permanent Residency
Australia Skilled Visa
Official Australian Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) - New Zealand stream
Processing
50 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
50 months
Stream: New Zealand. 25th: 44 Months, 50th: 50 Months, 75th: 55 Months, 90th: 60 Months. Last updated: 02 February 2026. Data period end: 31 December 2025
Yes
Work Rights
Yes
Path to PR