A permanent residency visa will allow you to live and work in New Zealand for as long as you want.You don't have to apply for a new visa if you travel outside New Zealand.You can become eligible for permanent residency after you have lived in New Zealand for 2 years under any type of resident visa.You can apply for permanent residency once you have been there for 2 years.If you are a skilled worker, a partner of a citizen, or a refugee, you may be eligible for direct permanent residency.
Step 1: You need a resident visa at least 2 years before you apply for permanent residency.
If you leave New Zealand on a resident visa, you won't be able to return.A resident visa is the first step in gaining permanent residency.If you want to apply for a visa in New Zealand, you need to fill out the appropriate form.You have to give us your personal information and employment information.Since you won't be in New Zealand, you may be able to apply online for an initial visa.Immigration officials will make a decision on your application.The Skilled Migrant Resident Visa is a visa that allows individuals with specialized education and skills to work in New Zealand.An individual who is in a romantic relationship with a New Zealand citizen can live in the country with their partner.The Long Term Skill Shortage List Resident Visa allows people who can do hard-to-fill jobs a chance to work in New Zealand.The Parent Retirement Resident Visa allows parents of a New Zealand resident or citizen to join their child inNew Zealand once they've retired.A work visa is given to an individual who has a job offer.Children of New Zealand residents or naturalized citizens can get a dependent child resident visa.People with at least NZ $3 million in assets can apply for the investor 2 resident visa.Entrepreneurs who have been in New Zealand for at least 6 months can apply for the resident visa.The visa is available to people who entered a drawing to live in New Zealand.You get a visa if your name is drawn.Pacific Islanders who have won a lottery can apply for the Pacific Access Category Resident Visa.You can stay in New Zealand after your initial resident visa has expired.The Religious Worker Resident Visa allows people to work in New Zealand.The Investor 1 Resident Visa is for individuals who are investing $10 million in New Zealand over the next 3 years.The talent resident visa allows people who are skilled in arts, sports, or culture to live in New Zealand.Australian citizens can apply for the Australian Resident Visa.This visa is available to refugees who have been sponsored by a New Zealand community.The Intercountry Adoption Resident Visa is available to people who have been adopted.Pitcairn Islanders who have been offered employment in New Zealand can apply for a resident visa.If your family member is a refugee, you can stay in New Zealand on the Refugee Family Support Resident Visa.South Island Contribution Resident Visa is for people who have been working on the island for at least 2 years.
Step 2: You can live in New Zealand for 2 years.
If you have lived in New Zealand for at least 24 months under a residence visa, you can gain permanent residency.You may have a residence visa that allows you to work, study, or live with a partner who is a citizen.If you haven't lived in New Zealand for 2 years, you may be able to apply for a work visa or study visa.You will be able to live in New Zealand under one of these visas.
Step 3: If applicable, fill out the conditions of your resident visa.
A valid passport is a common condition of your visa.You may have other conditions as well.Do you have any unmet conditions on your resident visa?If you have a condition on your work visa, you can only work for a specific employer or trade.If you have a partnership visa, you may be required to stay in your relationship.You won't have any special conditions on your visa.The officials want you to follow all of the rules provided to you, such as not overstaying your visa or traveling outside the country without permission.
Step 4: In one of the approved ways, show your commitment to New Zealand.
You have a reason to be in the country.You can show you are committed to New Zealand by staying in the country for at least two years before applying.You are a New Zealand tax residence.You have invested at least $1 million in New Zealand.In the past year, you have opened a business in New Zealand or purchased a stake in an existing business.You established New Zealand as your home by buying a home and being employed for at least 9 months in the past 2 years.
Step 5: If you were included on someone else's visa, check for an exception.
If you came to New Zealand under someone else's visa application, you are considered a non-principal application.You may have come to New Zealand on a partner or parent's resident visa.You are usually required to apply for permanent residency if this is the case.If your situation meets one of the following criteria, you can get an exception.You have a protection order against the person.An offence was committed against you or your dependent.The principal application has died.A person has become a New Zealand citizen.
Step 6: You need to fill out an application from a resident.
This form can be used to apply for permanent residency, an additional residence visa, or travel variations.Write in English.When writing out names and words, use all capital letters.Most of the time, you'll need to mail your form or deliver it in person.You will be assigned a receiving office based on where you live.You can submit your application online if you live in the United States.When you enter your information on the application fee calculator, you will get a location of your receiving office.The application form can be found here: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/documents/forms-and-guides/inz1175.
Step 7: Attach photos that meet visa requirements.
2 photos of you must be included in your application.Take your photos in front of a light colored background.Look directly at the camera if you wear plain clothes.Professional photographs are preferred by immigration officials.If you send in a paper application, your photo must be 35 millimetres wide by 45 millimetres high.If you're able to apply online, your picture's file size should be between 500KB and 3MB.The dimensions have to be between 900 x 1200 and 2250 x 3000.Your photo is not a selfies.
Step 8: Your personal information should be provided.
You will list your title, name, birthdate, sex, and partnership status.Explain where you were born, list your passport information, and give your name and address as the principal applicants on your original residence application.On this section of the application, you will indicate if your partner is a citizen.
Step 9: You can list your contact details.
You include your address, phone number, fax and email.You'll be asked to check a box if you received advice while filling out the form.In this section, you can designate someone to act in your place, such as an adviser or friend.Immigration officials can use someone else's information to find you if you don't have an address or phone number.You can designate this person to act on your behalf as well.
Step 10: If applicable, include your partner and dependents' information and photos.
If they were on your original residence visa, you can include your partner and dependents.Provide each person's name, date of birth, passport information, and relationship to you.2 passport-style portraits of each family member are attached.The same photo guidelines are followed.If you have immediate family members that are not included in this application, you need to list them.Your partner, children, siblings, and parents are included.Provide their name, birthdate, current country of residence, and relationship to you.
Step 11: The boxes indicate you meet the eligibility requirements.
To be a permanent resident, you need to verify that you meet the basic qualifications.If you have had a residence visa for at least 24 months, you will show how committed you are to New Zealand.Check to see if you have met the conditions of your visa.If the relevant records are government records, you will need to provide evidence of your commitment to New Zealand.This is a public record and you don't need to prove that you live in New Zealand.If you want to show you're a business owner, you need to submit your investment records.If you have set up a home base in New Zealand, you should submit your house deed and employment records.
Step 12: If you don't get permanent residency, you can choose what travel variations you want.
You can travel out of New Zealand and return with the same form used for permanent residency.If you aren't eligible for permanent residency, you can still receive additional travel variations.Pick the type of travel variation that would help you.You can ask for a variation of one year, two years, or fourteen days.You can leave New Zealand for this period of time and return with your current visa.
Step 13: A character declaration is required for each person on the application.
You and anyone you include under your partner and dependents section are included.Full details about what happened in the space provided or on an extra sheet of paper that you'll attach to the application should be provided if you answer yes to any questions.If you or your family members have been investigated for a crime, check "yes" or "no".Been convicted of a crime.Been sentenced to jail.Been put on supervision.Been told to leave a country.Been turned away from a country.Been denied a visa.I was a member of a terrorist organization.I was involved in the drug trade.He was a member of a criminal organization.I was a member of a hate group.
Step 14: Make sure that everything in your application is true and correct.
If you sign and date your application, you are telling the truth.Immigration officials can check that your application information is correct with the help of your signature.If you include a partner on your application, they need to sign and date it as well.Children under the age of 18 don't need to sign the application.dependent children over the age of 18 who are included on your application for a resident visa must sign and date the application
Step 15: If you had an adviser, give him or her information.
If you had someone help you with your application, you must tell.Provide the name and information of the person.If they don't have a license, you need to give their license number or exemption criteria.They need to sign their name to make sure they helped you.You could have worked with a translator or someone who helps you keep up with your paperwork.The person needs to sign your application.
Step 16: Use a fee calculator to determine application fees.
The amount of your fees will be determined by your country of residence.You can pay your fees with cash, credit card, or personal check.An application fee of NZ$210 would be paid by a United States citizen living in New Zealand.Cash can get lost or stolen during transit, so don't send it through the mail.You can't pay your fees with a money order.You can use the office and fees finder to calculate your fee.
Step 17: Send your application and payment to your receiving center.
Your receiving center will be assigned to you based on where you live.The fee calculator will give you this information.You can either mail it or deliver it.You will be charged a service fee if you mail the application.A United States resident who is mailing their application would pay a service fee and a courier fee on top of the application fee.You can submit your application online.It depends on where you live.If you submit your application online, you will receive a physical address for your processing center.
Step 18: A points calculator can be used to determine if you are a skilled worker.
Send an expression of interest to the New Zealand government if you have at least 100 points.Immigration officials will look at your form.They'll send you an application form if you qualify for residency.You can get points based on your age, skill level, and job opportunities.You need to be under 55 years of age, speak fluent English, and have a job offer in order to get one.You will get more points if you have a professional degree and prior work experience.If you make at least twice the median income, or have a skill that is in short supply, you will receive extra points.The points calculator can be found here, as well as the EOI form.
Step 19: If your partner is a citizen, apply for residence based on partnership.
You can apply for residence if you've been in a relationship with a New Zealand citizen for at least a year.Form INZ 1178 is needed for your partner to live with you.Immigration officials will look at your applications to see if your relationship is real.If you want to prove your relationship, you'll need to provide photos of you and your partner together.This could include items like cards, letters, and text messages.Immigration officials might want to see mail sent to both of you at the same address, as well as evidence of shared bills or bank statements.You may be able to submit letters from friends and relatives who have observed you and your partner behaving as a couple.They don't need to be New Zealand residents to have a close relationship with you and your partner.If you and your partner can't prove you've been together long enough, you can still get a visa to live in New Zealand.You can get a partnership visa, work visa or study visa.It will take more time to get residency status.The form INZ 1178 can be found here: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/documents/forms-and-guides/inz1178.
Step 20: If you are a refugee, you should apply for asylum in New Zealand.
You can apply in person or in writing.Attend your asylum interview after you submit a written statement.You can get a report about your claim from the Refugee Status Branch.You have one more chance to file support for your claim before a final decision is made.The Refugee Status Branch will make a decision on your application, statement, and interview.You can go to permanent residency if you are approved for asylum.If your application is rejected, you may be deported.You need to explain why you're afraid of returning to your home country.If you want to apply in your native language, you can send it to the Refugee Status Branch PO Box 90.