# New Zealand citizenship

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- Destination: New Zealand
- Route family: citizenship
- Current records: 1

## Citizenship by grant

For adults who have lived in New Zealand as residents for at least the last five years, meet the presence, English and character requirements, and are granted New Zealand citizenship on application.
- Official source: https://www.govt.nz/browse/passports-citizenship-and-identity/nz-citizenship/requirements-for-nz-citizenship/

## Boundary

This is reference information, not legal advice. Verify current requirements with the linked authority.