New Zealand Permanent Resident Visa

A New Zealand Permanent Resident Visa gives holders permission to live, work and study in New Zealand on a permanent basis, without the travel or other restrictions that can be attached to other resident visas.

Applications are generally open to anyone who has held a New Zealand resident visa for at least two years.

Who can apply for a New Zealand Permanent Resident Visa?

To be eligible to apply for permanent residence in New Zealand, you should: