Becoming a resident

You can apply for residence in New Zealand while here on a Visitor’s 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 - find out whether you’re eligible by completing our online Expression of Interest form.

• Work to residence - find out whether you are 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.