So I'm thinking about moving to another country....
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Visit first, stay there for at least two months and not at a resort or inn. Rent a house so you have to shop, etc..
Come up with some common issues (car repair, banking, paying bills) and then go through the process of dealing with the problem.
Your already ahead since New Zealand is English speaking and first world.
Come up with some common issues (car repair, banking, paying bills) and then go through the process of dealing with the problem.
Your already ahead since New Zealand is English speaking and first world.
Read up on the immigration regulations carefully - it's a long process even if you get it all right to start with, best not to add to the time by getting some of it wrong! You will also need to save up a lot of money. Canadian immigration requires an immigrant to have $5000 in savings before they'll accept the application. I don't know what NZ regulations are but I expect they're similar.
Bloodwhiner's advice is good, but I moved to Canada based on one two week holiday driving around in a RV. You have a friend there who will be able to help you settle in if you do move.
I'm very jealous - I would love to visit New Zealand, but it's just too far away and expensive to fly.
Bloodwhiner's advice is good, but I moved to Canada based on one two week holiday driving around in a RV. You have a friend there who will be able to help you settle in if you do move.
I'm very jealous - I would love to visit New Zealand, but it's just too far away and expensive to fly.
Be aware New Zealand expects you to work, they have no retirement visa. And by work they mean either a needed skill area or starting a neededbusiness (the government defines both categories.
Essentially they try to stop all the immigrants who just want a great view or lots of sheep to choose from.
Essentially they try to stop all the immigrants who just want a great view or lots of sheep to choose from.
Agreed with the above advice to visit first before staking camp. Other advice: buy a round trip ticket, you can defer the return trip; it's nice to know you've got the ticket if things don't work out.
You won't want to give six months' rent to a landlord on your second day there, before you even know if you can work, or if you'll like it. Arrange to stay in a hostel or somewhere with cheaper rent until you get your bearings.
It never hurts to bring a few trinkets from home to divvy out as gifts to people who are extra nice to you in your transition.
You'll want a phone and if it's a city, a traffic card as soon as possible.
I've also found it helpful to have one formal suit on hand, but then, I can't just go out and buy one where I am.
Good luck!
You won't want to give six months' rent to a landlord on your second day there, before you even know if you can work, or if you'll like it. Arrange to stay in a hostel or somewhere with cheaper rent until you get your bearings.
It never hurts to bring a few trinkets from home to divvy out as gifts to people who are extra nice to you in your transition.
You'll want a phone and if it's a city, a traffic card as soon as possible.
I've also found it helpful to have one formal suit on hand, but then, I can't just go out and buy one where I am.
Good luck!
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When I moved to Canada, it wasn't a big deal. It's easy to get over here. Canada lets anyone and everyone in.
The best way to move to NZ is to have an in country employer sponsor you.
NZ hates for people to just show up with a life time supply of cash and valid health insurance.
Believe me, I spent the good part of six months, about ten years ago tying. I gave up.
Same with Canada.
Why? Those countries aren't about to run out of land. I ju
NZ hates for people to just show up with a life time supply of cash and valid health insurance.
Believe me, I spent the good part of six months, about ten years ago tying. I gave up.
Same with Canada.
Why? Those countries aren't about to run out of land. I ju
Moved from UK to US.
Pros: new places/people/cultures. I'd been planning to move abroad since I was a kid, so for me it was a childhood ambition come true.
Cons: home is always home and you never stop thinking about it. I do miss friends and family.
You'll know inside if you can handle it or not. But if you want it, do it. Sitting around thinking about it is not gonna get you to New Zealand. Be proactive and make it happen.
Pros: new places/people/cultures. I'd been planning to move abroad since I was a kid, so for me it was a childhood ambition come true.
Cons: home is always home and you never stop thinking about it. I do miss friends and family.
You'll know inside if you can handle it or not. But if you want it, do it. Sitting around thinking about it is not gonna get you to New Zealand. Be proactive and make it happen.
Actually not true with Canada - and I expect NZ too. You don't need a job already, what you need to have are skills they want. It's almost impossible to get a job in Canada or NZ without a visa because the company would have to prove there are no Canadians / New Zealanders who could do the job instead and that's just usually too many hoops for an employer to bother with.
Maybe from the US - not from anywhere else! It was difficult enough for us, and they've tightened up the eligible skill list even further since when we applied.
Oh, and anyone thinking of emigrating to Canada - don't bother if you have an existing medical condition that will require care. It's the one thing that Canadian immigration will not allow through, even if you have a ton of money.
Every country has their own thing that they're paranoid about, for Canada it's people being a drain on the healthcare system. Don't know what New Zealand's bugbear is.
Actually not true with Canada - and I expect NZ too. You don't need a job already, what you need to have are skills they want. It's almost impossible to get a job in Canada or NZ without a visa because the company would have to prove there are no Canadians / New Zealanders who could do the job instead and that's just usually too many hoops for an employer to bother with.
Maybe from the US - not from anywhere else! It was difficult enough for us, and they've tightened up the eligible skill list even further since when we applied.
Oh, and anyone thinking of emigrating to Canada - don't bother if you have an existing medical condition that will require care. It's the one thing that Canadian immigration will not allow through, even if you have a ton of money.
Every country has their own thing that they're paranoid about, for Canada it's people being a drain on the healthcare system. Don't know what New Zealand's bugbear is.
Huh, that's weird. I know a lot of people from Russia, Ukraine, India, etc. who got in with no problem, really easy. Maybe it has changed now and it's a bit tougher but Canada at least used to be a revolving door for whoever wanted to come and go as they please.
Did they already have family here? That's the magic word for immigration "family reunification".
As long as you have skills that are needed here, and don't have any medical condition that could be expensive to treat, you shouldn't have too much trouble getting permission to emigrate to New Zealand.
Here's some useful websites to check:
The official government immigration site:
www.immigration.govt.nz
A private site that's more 'personal' in it's approach:
www.emigratenz.org
The above site's messageboard. It's probably the most useful way of finding out about how other would-be migrants to NZ are finding their way through the process:
www.emigratenz.org/forum
The official government site for info on finding an immigration advisor to help you. These guys cost money to employ though, as they're in the business, so to speak:
www.iaa.govt.nz
Anyway, if you're really keen, give it a go, as you never know! ;-)
Here's some useful websites to check:
The official government immigration site:
www.immigration.govt.nz
A private site that's more 'personal' in it's approach:
www.emigratenz.org
The above site's messageboard. It's probably the most useful way of finding out about how other would-be migrants to NZ are finding their way through the process:
www.emigratenz.org/forum
The official government site for info on finding an immigration advisor to help you. These guys cost money to employ though, as they're in the business, so to speak:
www.iaa.govt.nz
Anyway, if you're really keen, give it a go, as you never know! ;-)
Canadian immigration is based, and has been based for a long time, on a point system. You need a certain number of points to be allowed in. If you already have family here you get some points, if you can speak English/French you get some points, if you have a trade skill or a degree you get some points, if you have some money you get points, etc, etc. As long as you get enough points you can get in, if you don't, you can't.
Basically, if you are going to contribute to the economy and aren't going to be a drain on society, you can get it.
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