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Immigration Act 2009

Visas - Classes of visa - Residence class visas

73: Currency and nature of permanent resident visa

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“Permanent resident visa holders can live, work, and study in New Zealand indefinitely”

If you have a permanent resident visa, you can do several things. You can travel to New Zealand whenever you want. You can get permission to enter the country. You can stay in New Zealand for as long as you like. You can work in New Zealand or in the area of ocean that belongs to New Zealand. You can also study in New Zealand. These are your rights as someone with a permanent resident visa.

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Part 3 Visas
Classes of visa: Residence class visas

73Currency and nature of permanent resident visa

  1. The holder of a permanent resident visa is entitled—

  2. to travel to New Zealand at any time:
    1. to be granted entry permission:
      1. to stay in New Zealand indefinitely:
        1. to work in New Zealand or in the exclusive economic zone of New Zealand:
          1. to study in New Zealand.