New Zealand Implements Stricter Visa Requirements

The new rules aim to curb 'unsustainable' migration levels and prioritize local employment.

New Zealand introduces stringent visa rules including English language and minimum skills requirements to address 'unsustainable' migration.
The new policies aim to prioritize New Zealanders for jobs and manage the influx of migrants, which nearly reached a record 173,000 last year.
Visa changes include reducing the maximum stay for low-skilled workers to three years and introducing specific exemptions for sectors like transport and care.
Officials express concerns over inflation and housing affordability due to the rapid increase in migration since the pandemic's end.
Neighboring countries like Australia and Singapore are also tightening immigration policies to tackle similar challenges.