- New Zealand citizens entering New Zealand on valid New Zealand passports
- Australian citizens entering New Zealand on valid Australian passports
- Australian residents entering New Zealand with current Australian resident return visas.
- New Zealand citizens
- Citizens of the Commonwealth of Australia (ie. Australian citizens travelling on Australian passports)
Introduction
Under the Immigration Act 1987, every person who
wishes to immigrate to New Zealand needs to apply
for New Zealand residence.
Residence entitles you to live, study and work
indefinitely in New Zealand.
If you wish to leave New Zealand temporarily, you
must have a valid New Zealand returning resident's
visa in your passport, to ensure your re-entry to New
Zealand as a resident.
If you are outside New Zealand when you apply, you
should apply for a Residence Visa at our accredited
New Zealand consular or diplomatic office. If you are
inside New Zealand when you apply, you should apply
for a Residence Permit to your nearest New Zealand
Immigration Service branch office.
New Zealand citizenship enquires
If you are in New Zealand, please contact the New
Zealand Internal Affairs Department.
Some people are exempt under the Immigration Act
1987 from the requirement to hold New Zealand
residence permits. They include:
If you are overseas, your enquires regarding New
Zealand citizenship and passports should be addressed
to the appropriate section of a New Zealand consular
or diplomatic office.
Do you need to apply for residence?
Under the Immigration Act 1987, some people do not
have to hold residence visas. They include:
