Get Application From A Resident Or Former Resident Visa Holder (INZ1175)

A residence class visa means a permanent resident visa, or a resident visa granted under the Immigration Act 2009. It does not include temporary visas (for example, student, work, or visitor visas) or limited, interim or transit visas.

An Australian permanent resident is someone who holds a permanent visa but is not a citizen. A permanent resident can live, work and study without restriction in Australia.

The similar visa in New Zealand was called Returning Resident's Visa (RRV). It gave New Zealand permanent residents the right to resume their residence status when they returned to New Zealand. The first Returning Resident's Visa was valid for 2 years.

Resident versus permanent resident A Permanent Resident Visa is usually the next step after being granted a Resident Visa. Resident Visas have travel conditions that only allow a person to re-enter New Zealand as a resident until a certain date, a Permanent Resident Visa allows indefinite re-entry to New Zealand.

You can travel to and from New Zealand at any time. However, if you plan to stay outside of New Zealand for more than two years, you may need to apply for a Permanent Resident Visa Variation, which allows you to keep your Permanent Resident status while you are overseas.

A lawful permanent resident is someone who has been granted the right to live in the United States indefinitely. Permanent residence includes the right to work in the U.S. for most employers or for yourself. Permanent residents continue to hold citizenship of another country.

A residence permit is a temporary residence permit issued to a foreigner for a specified period of usually one to two years. It needs to be renewed regularly. Permanent residence is a permanent residence permit. You can get it only after a residence permit, if you have lived in the country for at least five years.

Living in New Zealand To live in New Zealand permanently, you need a resident visa. There are a number of pathways to obtaining a resident visa, many of which start with a temporary visa allowing you to work, study or own a business in New Zealand.