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If you have a New Zealand residence visa and have been staying in New Zealand for 2 years or more, you might be eligible to apply for a New Zealand Permanent Resident Visa which would allow you to live, work and study in New Zealand indefinitely.
With this visa you can
A Permanent Resident Visa is generally the final step after being approved a Resident Visa. Although, Resident Visas have some travel restrictions that only permit a person to re-enter New Zealand as a resident until a specific date, a Permanent Resident Visa permits indefinite re-entry to New Zealand.
Source: New Zealand ImmigrationStep 1 – Apply for a permanent resident visa
To apply, you must have held a New Zealand resident visa for at least 2 years without any gap. You will also need to have an existing resident visa. If your resident visa expired then the expiration must not be more than 3 months ago. You will need to fill in an appropriate Application from a Resident or Former Resident Holder. You may consider reading an official Guide for Resident and Former Resident Visa Holders to enter New Zealand as a resident (INZ 1176)
Step 2 – New Zealand Immigration makes a decision about your application
If there is anything else you need to do, the immigration officer will be in touch.
Source: New Zealand ImmigrationPlease read the Guide for Resident and Former Resident Visa Holders to enter New Zealand as a resident (INZ 1176) before you fill up the application form. The guide gives comprehensive information about the evidence and papers you need to send. Do not use this form if you are a New Zealand citizen. Complete the form New Zealand Citizen Endorsement Application (INZ 1174).
Source: New Zealand ImmigrationThe application Fee is NZD$141
This is the charge for Immigration New Zealand to process your application. NZ Immigration will not refund application costs if they decide to decline your application. A non-refundable immigration levy is charged and is included in the cost.
Source: New Zealand ImmigrationThings to note