New Zealand visas
People who meet a residence category's requirements can receive a Resident Visa; full eligibility rules are not detailed.
Resident Visa holders may qualify after meeting all conditions and demonstrating a commitment to New Zealand.
Australian citizens and Australian permanent residents qualify if they are of good character. Permanent residents can hold passports from other countries.
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People seeking residence need to qualify for a residence visa or an applicable arrival arrangement.
Australian citizens and permanent residents of good character can receive a Resident Visa on arrival.
People seeking residence need to qualify for a residence visa or an applicable arrival arrangement. Australian citizens and permanent residents of good character can receive a Resident Visa on arrival.
There are 3 options: Resident Visa (a special permit); Permanent Resident Visa (a special permit); Resident Visa on arrival for Australian citizens and permanent residents (a visa at the border).
Indefinite residence.
A Resident Visa does not expire while its holder remains in New Zealand. A Permanent Resident Visa never expires. Entries: A Resident Visa can have limits on leaving and returning. A Permanent Resident Visa allows return at any time..
Meet any conditions attached to your Resident Visa. To obtain a Permanent Resident Visa, meet all relevant conditions and demonstrate a commitment to New Zealand.
Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the New Zealand visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.
Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.
On New Zealand's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.
Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.
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