UntildNew Zealand permanent residence — most recent year
The New Zealand permanent-residence presence route requires 184 days on a resident visa in each of the two preceding years.
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New Zealand: travel & residency rules
Find the New Zealand day-count rules relevant to your stay, with calculators, counting assumptions and official sources.
At a glance
| Rule | Key numbers | Official reference |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand permanent residence — most recent year | 184 days • last 12 months | Immigration New Zealand commitment rules ↗ |
| New Zealand Citizenship — five-year presence | 1,350 days • Last 5 years | New Zealand Government ↗ |
| New Zealand Citizenship — yearly presence | 240 days • Last 12 months | New Zealand Government ↗ |
| New Zealand 183-day tax residency rule | Triggers on day 184 • rolling 12 months | New Zealand Inland Revenue ↗ |
How each rule works
New Zealand Citizenship — five-year presence
New Zealand citizenship normally requires 1,350 days of qualifying presence over the five years before application.
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New Zealand Citizenship — yearly presence
New Zealand citizenship normally requires 240 qualifying days in each twelve-month portion of the five-year period.
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New Zealand 183-day tax residency rule
New Zealand generally uses more than 183 days in any 12 months, with part-days included and residence backdated. A permanent place of abode is a separate route. The current non-resident visitor exception can cover up to 275 days in 18 months when every published condition is met.
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