Expiry date on Resident Visa
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Expiry date on Resident Visa
Hey, I just got my Resident visa approved and the date of expiry says indefinite. However it also says expiry date travel March 21 2018.
Can someone help explain what the situation is and how it works with the expiry date?
Thanks!
Can someone help explain what the situation is and how it works with the expiry date?
Thanks!
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Re: Expiry date on Resident Visa
it means that visa is indefinite but you have travel conditions on it. so for the first 2 years you have to spend a certain amount of time in NZ to be able to apply for a visa without the travel conditions. If you do not apply after the 2 years for the travel conditions to be removed it means you can still stay in NZ but you would not have right of entry if you leave.
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Re: Expiry date on Resident Visa
Is it expensive to apply for a visa with no restrictions?
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Re: Expiry date on Resident Visa
See this Next steps for residents you have to meet the requirements for a PR visa first. http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migra...quirements.htm and follow the logical links to application fees http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migra...or.htm?level=1 all the info you ever need is on the NZ immigration site. Cost is variable based on your answers to the fees calculator.
Last edited by PB65; Mar 21st 2016 at 7:28 am.
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Re: Expiry date on Resident Visa
Yep assuming a UK citizen and residing in NZ currently 190NZD as said to OP all this info easy to find on NZ immi site. Still have to meet the requirements to transition from resident to PR of course
Last edited by PB65; Mar 21st 2016 at 10:12 am.