New Zealand•OceaniaSamoan Quota Resident Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
360-720 days
Application Fee
3,200 NZD
Stay Duration
Indefinite
Renewable
No
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Annual quota-based residence visa for Samoan citizens aged 18-45. Requires job offer. Up to 1,650 places available annually through ballot. Leads to permanent residency after 2 years.
The Samoan Quota provides a dedicated pathway for Samoan citizens to gain New Zealand residence. Up to 1,650 places are available annually, making it one of the larger special quota programs.
Annual Visa Allocation
1,100 visas per year
The quota of 1,100 places is reset annually on 1 July.
Lottery system applies when oversubscribed
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Requirements
Personal
Education
None or higher
Language
English
Basic
Eligible Nationalities
This visa is available to citizens of: WS
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Passport
Valid Samoan passport
Job offer
Employment contract from NZ employer
Medical certificate
Health assessment
Police certificate
Good character
Citizenship evidence
Proof of Samoan citizenship
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Advantages
- Largest special quota (1,650 places)
- Leads to permanent residency
- Can bring family
- Special arrangement for Samoa
Considerations
- Annual quota, competitive ballot
- Must be Samoan citizen
- Age restricted 18-45
- Requires job offer
- Long processing time
Application Process
Verify Samoan citizenship
Confirm eligible Samoan citizen status
Register for ballot
Submit online registration
Await ballot draw
Held annually in May
Secure job offer
If selected, obtain employment
Receive invitation
Invitation to apply letter
Complete application
Full residence visa application
Health examination
Medical assessment
Police certificate
Good character certificate
Pay fee
NZD 3,200
Await decision
Usually 12-24 months
Application Forms
Samoan Quota Registration
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