Who it applies to
Resident-visa holders using physical presence to demonstrate commitment to New Zealand.
New 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.
Check your own dates: New Zealand permanent residence — most recent year calculator →
Summary
- Day rule / reminder
- 184 days • last 12 months
- Window
- Last 12 months
- What the tool measures
- The recorded-day component
- Official reference
- Immigration New Zealand commitment rules ↗
The New Zealand permanent-residence presence route requires 184 days on a resident visa in each of the two preceding years.
The rule
This counter covers only the most recent twelve-month portion. The earlier portion must also meet 184 days. Other commitment routes exist, and days before qualifying resident-visa status are not automatically eligible.
Counting the days
Recorded dates count; resident-visa status is not checked.
- Choose the date through which you want to count, then add your recorded visits.
- Use the counting convention above. Overlapping recorded dates in the relevant region are counted only once.
- Read the result alongside the conditions. Missing records and other eligibility requirements are not inferred from a total.
Examples
These examples demonstrate the counter's arithmetic, using a count-through date of 30 October 2026. They do not determine legal status or eligibility.
Example 1 — one recorded visit
- to · New Zealand
Recorded result: 10 days
Example 2 — overlapping records
- to · New Zealand
- to · New Zealand
Recorded result: 15 days
Example 3 — two visits with a gap
- to · New Zealand
- to · New Zealand
Recorded result: 16 days
Exceptions & edge cases
This application category requires at least 184 days on a New Zealand resident visa in each of two separate twelve-month periods immediately before applying. This counter covers only the most recent period. Other ways of demonstrating commitment to New Zealand may apply.
Use the official reference for the full conditions and any changes since the source review date shown on this page.
Common misconceptions
“A counter result is the same as permission or eligibility.”
The counter measures recorded dates. Your actual permission, status and other conditions remain separate.
“A new calendar year resets this counter.”
This is a rolling window. Dates leave the window as time moves forward.
Frequently asked questions
What does this rule count?
The New Zealand permanent-residence presence route requires 184 days on a resident visa in each of the two preceding years.
Which counting window does this tool use?
Last 12 months. Recorded dates count; resident-visa status is not checked.
What else should I check before relying on the total?
This application category requires at least 184 days on a New Zealand resident visa in each of two separate twelve-month periods immediately before applying. This counter covers only the most recent period. Other ways of demonstrating commitment to New Zealand may apply.
Where can I read the official requirements?
Read Immigration New Zealand commitment rules ↗. The source was last reviewed on .
Keep this count with your travel history.
Follow your recorded days and selected reminders in Untild, alongside your other travel counters.
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Source last reviewed: . This is the source review date, not a claim that every legal condition is calculated.
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