Applying for a permanent resident visa
After you have held your resident visa for five years you will be eligible to apply This can be done at any Immigration New Zealand for a permanent resident resident visas are not subject to travel conditions and do (INZ) office. Permanent you be able to not expire. If you are granted a permanent resident Zealand travel outside New Zealand and be allowed resident at any time. If you have had section 49(1) conditions imposed on your Resident Visa, you must meet these to be eligible for a Permanent Resident Visa.