🇳🇿 New Zealand · Citizenship
Naturalization and citizenship-by-investment: residence years, language and civics tests, dual-citizenship rules, and multi-passport planning.
New Zealand citizenship by grant generally requires holding residence and having been present in New Zealand for at least 1,350 days over the previous five years (including 240 days in each of those years) as a resident, being of good character, having sufficient English, and intending to continue living in New Zealand. New Zealand permits dual citizenship. The Department of Internal Affairs decides.
- Generally 1,350 days' presence over five years (incl. 240 days/year) as a resident.
- Be of good character, have sufficient English and intend to keep living in New Zealand.
- New Zealand permits dual citizenship; the Department of Internal Affairs decides.
Official authorities
- NZ citizenship (Department of Internal Affairs)
Official citizenship-by-grant information.
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