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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 NZ, will this affect my permanent resident visa application?

You were granted residency on your Australian passport which has now expired. There are a couple of options for to think about.

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. Depending on the type of visa you have, this might affect your visa status.

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.

From February 2020, you can apply for the Parent Resident Visa.

How long can I travel or be away overseas?

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.

You can only get a refund in special circumstances.