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Live in New Zealand

Find out about moving to NZ permanently as a resident or refugee, and the options for bringing family to NZ.

Resident visas

To live in NZ permanently, you need a resident visa.
Bring family to New Zealand

There are visa options available for bringing partners, parents, and dependent children to New Zealand.
Refugees in New Zealand

Find out who can come to New Zealand as a refugee and what happens when you arrive.

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