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If your situation or plans have changed you may find an answer to your situation here. You may be thinking of the future and would like to know more. The following topics may be of interest to you at this point.
My partner was the principal applicant when we were granted residence but we have now separated
My partner was the principal applicant when we were granted residence but we have now separated
Can I still apply for a permanent resident visa?
If you're a non-principal applicant who has separated or divorced while on a resident visa you can apply for a permanent resident visa in your own right.
I have a traffic offence in New Zealand
I have a traffic offence in New Zealand
Will this affect my permanent resident visa application?
I have a traffic offence in NZ, will this affect my permanent resident visa application?
I was granted residency on my Australian passport, but is has expired. Will this affect my status?
I was granted residency on my Australian passport, but is has expired. Will this affect my status?
You were granted residency on your Australian passport which has now expired. There are a couple of options for to think about.
I entered New Zealand on a UK passport, but now have an Australian Resident Visa
I entered New Zealand on a UK passport, but now have an Australian Resident Visa
Can I get my New Zealand visa status updated?
Can I get my New Zealand visa status updated? Australian citizens and residents gain permanent residence in New Zealand when they arrive.
My partner and I have ended our relationship. Does this affect my visa status?
My partner and I have ended our relationship. Does this affect my visa status?
My partner and I have ended our relationship. Depending on the type of visa you have, this might affect your visa status.
If I am travelling and won’t return before travel conditions on my resident visa expire, what can I do?
If I am travelling and won’t return before travel conditions on my resident visa expire, what can I do?
If you're travelling out of New Zealand and won't return before the travel conditions on your resident visa expire, there are a couple of options available for you. Read here for more information.
I want to join my adult children and live in New Zealand
I want to join my adult children and live in New Zealand
You can apply for the Parent Resident Visa.
How long can I travel or be away overseas?
How long can I travel or be away overseas?
How long can I travel or be away overseas?
I'm a New Zealand citizen but travel on my foreign passport
I'm a New Zealand citizen but travel on my foreign passport
New Zealand citizens using foreign passports for travel need an endorsement, which is a record that allows a New Zealand citizen to enter New Zealand as a New Zealand citizen although they are travelling on a foreign passport.
Can I get a refund of my residence application or expression of interest fee?
Can I get a refund of my residence application or expression of interest fee?
You can only get a refund in special circumstances.