Immigrants who want to apply for a Permanent Resident Visa in New Zealand have to apply entirely online now. The New Zealand government has initiated accepting online applications for the Permanent Resident Visa from January 2024.
One has to apply for Permanent Resident Visa (PRV), Second or Subsequent Resident Visa (SSRV) and Variation of Travel Conditions of a resident visa (VOTC) online. By applying online, one need not furnish physical copies of documents, such as passports. Paper applications will be accepted only in special circumstances or if an exception applies. Once you have applied, you will be able to see the status of your application online.
Make sure that you meet all the criteria before you apply. If you submit your application before you are eligible, it will likely be declined, and you will need to re-apply once you have met all of the eligibility criteria. You will also need to pay another processing fee.
Other permanent resident visa types, such as the Global Impact Permanent Resident Visa, and the Afghan Emergency Resettlement Permanent Resident Visa are not being moved online at this time. If you are eligible for these visas you should continue to use the paper form.
After you submit your visa application you can find out its status and the timeframes for a decision. You do not need to do anything else once you submit your application. New Zealand Immigration will contact you if they need more information from you.
You must apply online for the following visas.
Accredited Employer Work Visa
Active Investor Plus Residence Visa
Care Workforce Work to Residence Visa
Permanent Resident Visa
Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa
Straight to Residence Resident Visa
Visitor Visa
Work to Residence Visa
Working holiday visas
Permanent Resident Visa
You can apply for Permanent Resident Visa if you have had a resident visa for more than 2 years. This visa allows you to live in New Zealand permanently, as well as travel in and out of New Zealand. Live, work, and study in New Zealand. With Permanent Resident Visa, you can travel to and from New Zealand any time you like including your partner, and dependent children aged 24 and under, in your visa application.
A Permanent Resident Visa is usually the next step after being granted a Resident Visa. Resident Visas have travel conditions that only allow a person to re-enter New Zealand as a resident until a certain date, a Permanent Resident Visa allows indefinite re-entry to New Zealand.
