Permanent Resident Visa
Who it's for: People who have held a New Zealand resident visa for more than 2 years and want to live in New Zealand permanently.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 4 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Job offer needed: No
- Main fee: NZ$315
- Family can join: Some family members
- Can lead to permanent residence: Yes
- Decision time: 2 weeks
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | NZ$315 | — | immigration.govt.nzOfficial · 4 Nov 2026 |
Figures marked check could not be confirmed on a live official page, or come from a secondary source.
What the official pages say
5 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Job offer neededNoOfficial wording
“have had a resident visa for at least 2 years in a row”
Main feeNZ$315Official wording
“Cost From NZD $315”
Family can joinSome family membersOfficial wording
“include your partner and dependent children aged 24 or younger in your visa application.”
Can lead to permanent residenceYesOfficial wording
“This visa lets you live in New Zealand permanently, and travel in and out of the country.”
Decision time2 weeksOfficial wording
“Processing time 80% within 2 weeks”
We have not yet recorded: Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Money to show; Salary threshold; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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