Changes to NZ Citizenship Criteria

The New Zealand Government have issued plans to increase the period of Residency needed before citizenship can be granted, in order to prove a migrant... The New Zealand Government have issued plans to increase the period of Residency needed before citizenship can be granted, in order to prove a migrants commitment to New Zealand.

Previously, applicants were expected to have at least 3 years of permanent resident status within New Zealand before applying for Citizenship. This has now been extended from 3 years to 5 years.

The New Zealand Government has also confirmed that children born in New Zealand will no longer be automatically entitled to become residents. The Identity Bill, which has now been passed in New Zealand parliament, means a child born in New Zealand will only be an automatic citizen if at least one parent is a permanent resident or citizen.

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