Costs of immigrating

Apologies again for the intermittent blogging, but get used to it cause this will never be a daily blog (it might not even end up weekly).

We’ve been asked about the costs of immigration by a number of people so I’m going to give all the details here where it can be used by anyone. This is by no means a complete list – we got scared and stopped counting costs at one point.

One-way flights for 2 adults and 1 child: R24 844 - This is with an immigration concession for luggage where each adult is allowed 40kg and a child 10kg. You can only book these flights if you can show a work visa or permanent residence. There are cheaper options on Singapore Airlines and also Malaysian Airlines but we needed the shortest possible route knowing how well Isabella flies.

Container: 20 ft = R40 753 (40 ft = R72 703) as of 11 May 2008. There are additional costs when the container arrives in Auckland and I’ll add those when we get the bill in the next two weeks.

Medicals and x-rays to be done by a board-approved doctor: R3895

Work visa: R1320 (x2)
Long-term visitors visa: R715 (x 1)

Short-term furnished accommodation while you look for a rental: $85 per night (R552 per night) for 2 adults, 1 baby. This is a 2 bedroom cottage with fully equipped kitchen and broadband internet access

Hotel accommodation when short-term furnished is unavailable: R1810 per night (2 adults, 1 baby)

Car rental: R2832.40 per week (medium sized sedan)

To get permanent residence:

EOI (Expression of Interest)
Application fee - R1174
NZQA Pre-Assesment - R333

ITA (Invitation to apply)
Application fee - R8307
Full Birth Certificates - R150
Medicals - R3895
Police Clearances - R120
Photos - R315
Courier Fees - R806
Migrant levy - R4500