How many days/years to qualify for NZ Citizenship?

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laurnnzMember19 June 2018 02:07:28

Kia Ora,

My name is Lauren and I migrated here from the U.S. in 2015. I got NZ Residency in October 2015 and Permanent Residency in November 2017.

I have read the statutes etc. and am confused about the 1350 days total spent in New Zealand as a Resident with a Residency Visa and then 5 years. If I was granted Permanent Residency in November 2017, Residency in October 2015, and have not left New Zealand at all (and do not plan on leaving) what is the earliest date I can apply for Citizenship?

Is it April 2019 or some date in 2020?

Please let me know and thanks!

stumpyLaos Expert19 June 2018 21:16:00

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You need to have been here for 5 years so it would be a date in 2020. Have you checked www.govt.nz site which has a list of questions / steps you can follow to see it you can get citizenship.

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