Hello

We are hoping to move to NZ within the next year and are desparetly trying to save up. Does anyone know how much we will be required to have in the bank when we go and if the immigration department will do a credit check on us?

Many thanks

Lorraine

Hi,

During my application process I remember reading that new immigrants will not be eligable for financial support from the state in any form for the first 2 years minimum. You will need to reassure immigration that you are confident of finding skilled employment and that you have some form of financial contingency plan while you are job hunting.

I don't believe that there is any form of credit check.

Cheers