NZ PR to Citizenship question
Sep 8th 2003, 5:18 am
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NZ PR to Citizenship question
PR to Citizenship NZ Question
Hi - Does anyone know whether you merely have to have been living in NZ with a valid visa for 3 years before you can apply for citizenship, or does the 3 years only start once you have PR ? Thanks
Hi - Does anyone know whether you merely have to have been living in NZ with a valid visa for 3 years before you can apply for citizenship, or does the 3 years only start once you have PR ? Thanks
Sep 8th 2003, 11:10 am
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Hi expat
Citizenship 3yr 'clock' starts from when you arrive in NZ regardless of what permit you have, although you must have held a valid permit at all times during the 3yr period. Obviously you need to have obtained PR as well
all the best
Russ
Citizenship 3yr 'clock' starts from when you arrive in NZ regardless of what permit you have, although you must have held a valid permit at all times during the 3yr period. Obviously you need to have obtained PR as well
all the best
Russ
Sep 8th 2003, 7:46 pm
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Thanks - thats just what I wanted to hear !
