Permanent Resident Visa

You've successfully gained your New Zealand Resident Visa, established your life in Aotearoa, and now you're ready for the next step: the Permanent Resident Visa (PRV). This visa signifies your ultimate commitment to New Zealand and grants you unparalleled freedom and security, removing most restrictions on your stay and travel.

At ZFS NZ, we understand the importance of this final step in your immigration journey. We are here to ensure your transition to a Permanent Resident Visa is seamless, securing your future in New Zealand indefinitely.

Resident Visa vs. Permanent Resident Visa: What's the Difference?

Many people often confuse a Resident Visa with a Permanent Resident Visa. While both allow you to live permanently in New Zealand, there's a crucial distinction:

  • Resident Visa: This is typically your first step to permanent residency. It allows you to live, work, and study indefinitely in New Zealand. However, it comes with travel conditions (often valid for 24 months from the date of grant). This means that after the 'expiry date travel' on your Resident Visa, you cannot re-enter New Zealand as a resident if you travel offshore. If you are outside New Zealand and your travel conditions expire, you may lose your resident status.

  • Permanent Resident Visa (PRV): This is the next stage after your Resident Visa. A Permanent Resident Visa has no expiry date for travel. Once you have a PRV, you can leave and re-enter New Zealand as often as you like, at any time, with the peace of mind that your resident status is secure. It removes all restrictions on your stay and travel.

How ZFS NZ Can Assist You

Even for a seemingly simpler visa like the PRV, ensuring all details are correct and all requirements are demonstrably met can be challenging. We provide expert support to make this final step effortless:

  • Comprehensive Eligibility Check.

  • Documentation Guidance.

  • Application Preparation.

  • Liaison with INZ.

  • Troubleshooting.

Ready to gain the ultimate immigration freedom in New Zealand? Contact ZFS NZ today for a comprehensive consultation on the New Zealand Permanent Resident Visa. Let our Auckland-based Licensed Immigration Adviser expertise finalise your journey to a permanent life in Aotearoa.