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Can I move to New Zealand?

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While we welcome family of New Zealand citizens and residents we must also protect the interests of New Zealand families. We do this through the use of visas – not everyone can get a visa.

We have a number of requirements you must meet to gain a residence class visa.

 

And you will need to pay a fee when you apply for a residence class visa. See the office and fee finder to find out what you will need to pay.

Take a short cut to find out…

Use our quick check and our examples to find out if you are likely to be approved residence.

 

If you think you meet the requirements, you then need to apply for a residence class visa.

Already here?

You are already in New Zealand but your plans have changed. Do you want to know how your residence is affected?


Page Last Updated: 08 Feb 2011
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