Permanent Resident

A resident visa lets you live in New Zealand, but its travel conditions can expire. The Permanent Resident Visa (PRV) removes that limit, so you can travel in and out of New Zealand at any time. You can apply once you've held a resident visa for at least 2 years in a row, met any conditions on it, and shown your commitment to New Zealand.

There are 5 ways to show commitment: spending 184 days or more in New Zealand in each of the last 2 years, holding New Zealand tax residence, having NZD $1,000,000 invested here for 2 years, owning a successful New Zealand business for at least a year, or establishing a base here through work or buying a home.

Immigration New Zealand sets its application fees, levies and processing times and updates them regularly, so we don't quote them here. Check the current cost and decision time for your situation with INZ's Fees, decision times and where to apply tool, and see the full requirements on INZ's Permanent Resident Visa page.

INZ warns that applications lodged before all requirements are met may be declined, even if you meet the 2-year mark later. Concord helps you check your dates, choose the strongest way to show commitment, and include eligible family members correctly. New Zealand matters are handled by Sejoo Han, Licensed Immigration Adviser (IAA licence 202400274).