Becoming a citizen
This page contains different parts of laws about Becoming a citizen, within the topic of Immigration and citizenship.
Important laws about Becoming a citizen
Immigration Act 2009
New Zealand citizens can always enter and stay in the country
13: New Zealand citizens may enter and be in New Zealand at any time
Immigration Act 2009
Who can apply to live permanently in New Zealand
71: Who may apply for residence class visa
Immigration Act 2009
Former citizens can stay in NZ with resident visa-like status
75: Former New Zealand citizens deemed to hold resident visa
Immigration Act 2009
Rules for immigration status of children born in NZ since 2006
373: Immigration status of persons born in New Zealand on or after 1 January 2006
Immigration Act 2009
How to get your New Zealand citizenship noted in a foreign passport
384: Endorsement in foreign passport
Immigration Act 2009
New Zealand citizens can choose to confirm their citizenship before boarding a flight to New Zealand
99: New Zealand citizen may confirm citizenship before arrival in New Zealand
Immigration Act 2009
Government can use computers to check NZ citizenship, but must offer human option too
29A: Use of automated system to confirm New Zealand citizenship
Income Tax Act 2007
You must meet specific residency requirements to qualify for the in-work tax credit
MD 7: Third requirement: residence
Adoption Act 1955
What happens if you're adopted in another country and want to live in New Zealand
17: Effect of overseas adoptions
Adoption Act 1955
Rules for when the adoption law changes
Schedule 1AA: Transitional, savings, and related provisions
Electoral Act 1993
Who is a permanent resident of New Zealand?
73: Meaning of permanent resident of New Zealand
Crimes Act 1961
Explains when someone is considered to be living in New Zealand as their main home
4: Meaning of ordinarily resident in New Zealand
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