Becoming a resident

You can apply for residence in New Zealand while here on a Student Permit. In some cases we may extend the term of your permit while we consider your residence application.

Find out more about applying for residence under our different categories:

• Skilled Migrant -Study can earn you bonus points to help you to become a resident. Find out whether you’re eligible
  
  
• Work to residence – find out whether you’re eligible.

• Family - if you‘re in a genuine and stable relationship with a New Zealand citizen or resident, or you have immediate family who can sponsor you.  Find out more about applying for residence to join family.

• Investor - if you have sufficient funds for investment.  Find out more about being an Investor.

• Entrepreneur - if you genuinely plan to establish a business in New Zealand.  Find out more about residence as an entrepreneur.