You must apply for these visas online. Applying online reduces the need to supply physical copies of documents, such as passports. Once you have applied, you will be able to see the status of your application online.
Checking your visa application status
We will only accept paper applications in special circumstances or if an exception applies.
You must have held your resident visa for at least 2 years to be eligible for permanent residence. If you were outside New Zealand when your resident visa was issued, your first day in New Zealand on your resident visa must have been at least 2 years ago. Check the Permanent Resident Visa page for the full list of criteria.
Make sure that you meet all the criteria before you apply. If your application is incomplete or missing supporting documents it can delay your application.
