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New Zealand citizenship

1 current source-backed citizenship pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.

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This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.

Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-10-22

Current route records

RouteConditionsEffective or checkedOfficial source
Citizenship by grantFor 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.2026-10-22Official source

Fees, processing times and requirements

Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.

RouteFactValueOfficial source
Citizenship by grantApplication fee641 NZDOfficial source
Citizenship by grantProcessing time (standard, authority estimate)6 monthsOfficial source
Citizenship by grantYears of residence required (general)5 yearsOfficial source
Citizenship by grantLanguage level requiredrequired, no CEFR level set (English)Official source
Citizenship by grantOther citizenship may be keptyesOfficial source
Citizenship by grantWhere to applyonlineOfficial source

Official sources

  1. Official route conditionswww.govt.nz · Checked 2026-10-22
  2. Citizenship Act 1977, citizenship by grant (requirements as set out on the official page; section not read)Department of Internal Affairs (Citizenship Office) · Checked 2026-10-22
  3. Citizenship by grant: applicationDepartment of Internal Affairs (Citizenship Office) · Checked 2026-10-22