India–New Zealand FTA Opens 5,000 Skilled Work Visas for Indians

New Zealand has opened a new temporary work route for skilled Indian professionals. Under the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which came into force on 20 October 2026, up to 5,000 work visas can be held by Indian nationals at any one time, with stays of up to three years. For the many Indian professionals based in the UAE who are weighing their next move, this is one of the more interesting openings of the year — a direct, country-specific pathway tied to a trade agreement rather than a…