At New Zealand Visa Expert, we are often asked about the English language skills that are needed for the SMC Resident Visa. In order to meet the New Zealand Resident Visa requirements through the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Visa Program, you will need a minimum overall score of 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) General Test or Academic Test. In addition, the score must be less than two years old. [...]
When you immigrate to New Zealand, you must be invited or have an “Invitation to Apply” (ITA) to go through the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Resident Visa Program. [...]
