New Zealand Permanent Residence: Key Takeaways A Permanent Resident Visa (PRV) is a second-stage upgrade applied for after holding a resident visa for at least 2 continuous years. You must have spent at least 184 days in New Zealand in each of those 2 years […]
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For anyone researching non-residents buying property in New Zealand, the rules changed significantly on 6 March 2026. New Zealand has operated a foreign buyer ban on residential property since 2018, and that ban remains substantially in place — but a targeted new pathway now allows
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📌 Key Takeaways • International students who earn income in New Zealand must pay tax — PAYE is deducted automatically by employers. • You need an IRD number before starting work. Apply online via the IRD website (form IR595 if in NZ, IR742 if offshore).
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The types of New Zealand visa available cover every purpose — tourism, study, work, family reunification, investment, and permanent settlement. All visa categories are administered by Immigration New Zealand (INZ), the government agency under the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. Understanding which visa category
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