Permanent Resident Visa Applications Moving Online Only

30/1/2024

Get ready for a big update! Starting January 29, 2024, the Permanent Resident Visa General (PRV), Second or Subsequent Resident Visa, and Variation of Travel Conditions of a Resident Visa applications will now be processed through the INZ enhanced Immigration Online system.

No more paper applications!
From January 29 onwards, INZ will no longer accept paper applications for these visas. If you're eligible and planning to apply for one of these visas before January 29, we encourage you to wait and apply online.

Why the change?
This upgrade will help INZ handle the increasing number of applications for PRV due to the 2021 Resident Visa applicants becoming eligible.

What's in it for you?
With the enhanced Immigration Online system, there's no need to send physical documents anymore. Passport and form submission will be a thing of the past. Plus, INZ will be able to process your application faster, and you can easily track its progress online.

If you're a 2021 Resident Visa holder, expect an email from INZ to inform you about this change.

Please note, specific permanent resident visa products like the Global Impact Permanent Resident Visa and the Afghan Emergency Resettlement Permanent Resident Visa will not be moved to the enhanced Immigration Online system. You can continue to apply for these visas using the relevant paper forms.

Source: INZ website

3 Comments

Tiputa Trevor Tuinanumea

23/4/2024 11:26:11 am

Applying for our Permanent Residence visa to transfer from our Old passports to our new passports.

Immigration Trust

23/4/2024 03:23:03 pm

You will need to transfer the existing visa to the new passport first. Check https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/already-have-a-visa/managing-your-visa-and-passport/transferring-my-visa-to-a-new-passport

Mahto Prabhat Raman

9/6/2024 12:20:28 am

Hi. If I’m on the last of my two year resident visa which requires a total of 184days per annum to be here in Newzealand and I was only here for 184days in the final year but not the first one then is it possible to get another year of resident visa to fulfil the 184days/annum requirement? That’s of course upon new application for same. And does the 184 days have to be in consecutive days or can be split in the 12 month term per annum for two years? Thank you

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