Who can register for the Samoan Quota
To register for the Samoan Quota the principal registrant (the person who signs the registration form and who would be the principal applicant if invited to apply for residence) must:
- be a Samoan citizen (having been born in Samoa or born overseas to a Samoan citizen who was born in Samoa); and
- register for the ballot for the Samoan Quota Scheme within the official registration period; and
- be aged between 18 and 45 inclusive at the registration closing date.
Please note: If you are in New Zealand you must be in New Zealand lawfully to register.
Ballot draw
One month after the closure of the registration period, we conduct an electronic draw in which registrations are drawn randomly until the appropriate number of people to meet the quota of available places is met.
If you were successful in the ballot draw and you are eligible to apply for residence under the Samoan Quota Scheme you’ll be notified within the month following the draw and invited to make an application for residence.
If invited to apply for residence, you must apply for residence within six months of written advice from Immigration New Zealand.