If you require professional immigration advice, then please review the:
Of course, you may not need professional advice or you may have your own specialist immigration adviser. Everyone has unique circumstances and LANZ are not immigration specialists, so we're unable to give you immigration advice.
The registration process with the NZ Dental Council can take more than 3 months, if all documentation is in order and no additional material is requested. The visa process can also take 3 months at a minimum and again as many as 10+ months - depending on your circumstances. So if you're looking at coming to New Zealand and have a set date in mind then please ensure this is at least 3-6 months after you’ve lodged your application for registration.
Once you’ve obtained your NZ Dental Council registration and APC, you will have to apply for the relevant visa to entitle you to work in New Zealand. You can apply through one of the following options, depending on your circumstances:
(under 30 years of age)
For candidates over 30 years, the Skilled Migrant Category below will apply.
(under 55 years of age)