Residence forms and guides
Application forms and guides related to living permanently in New Zealand. It is recommended that you read the associated guide first before you complete the form.
Self-assessment for residence
Read the Self-Assessment Guide for Residence for information about which residence category is right for you.
| Guide name | Guide number | Date last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Self-Assessment Guide for Residence in New ZealandPDF 299KB | 1003 | August 2017 |
Skilled Migrant Category
Read the Skilled Migrant guides before completing your Expression of Interest (EOI) and application forms.
| Form name | Form number | Date last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Application for Residence Guide – Skilled Migrant CategoryPDF 333KB | 1105 | August 2017 |
| Expression of Interest GuidePDF 285KB | 1101 | May 2018 |
| Employer Supplementary FormPDF 255KB | 1235 | November 2017 |
Start your application by completing an Expression of Interest (EOI)
Submitting an EOI online is faster and costs less than submitting it in paper form.
| Form name | Form number | Date last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Migrant Online Expression of Interest [online] | Online version | |
| Expression of Interest Form PDF 391KB | 1100 | May 2018 |
| Expression of Interest Form, Child Supplement PDF 258KB | 1103 | May 2018 |
Pacific Quotas
The more you know about what it is really like to move to and live in New Zealand, the better your chances of success. Read our pre-registration information sheets to find out more:
Tuvalu information sheetPDF 336KB
Kiribati information sheetPDF 336KB
Fiji information sheetPDF 336KB
| Form name | Form number | Date last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Samoan Quota Scheme Registration FormPDF 299KB | 1086 | March 2018 |
| Pacific Access Category Registration FormPDF 276KB | 1092 | March 2018 |
| Pacific Access Category (Tuvalu) Registration GuidePDF 270KB | 1229 | March 2018 |
| Pacific Access Category (Fiji) Registration GuidePDF 264KB | 1230 | March 2018 |
| Pacific Access Category (Tonga) Registration GuidePDF 264KB | 1233 | March 2018 |
| Pacific Access Category (Kiribati) Registration GuidePDF 264KB | 1231 | March 2018 |
Other residence category guides
Read the guide before completing your application.
| Form name | Form number | Date last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Residence Guide PDF 287KB | 1002 | May 2018 |
| Parent Retirement Category Residence ApplicationPDF 329KB | 1170 | November 2017 |
| Parent Retirement Category GuidePDF 262KB | 1171 | August 2018 |
| Parent Category GuidePDF 283KB | 1207 | August 2018 |
Other residence category forms
| Form name | Form number | Date last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Residence Visa ApplicationPDF 439KB | 1000 | August 2018 |
| Refugee Family Support Category Tier One Sponsor RegistrationPDF 482KB | 1094 | November 2017 |
| Talent (Arts, Culture and Sport) SponsorshipPDF 280KB | 1091 | November 2017 |
| Sponsorship Form for Religious WorkersPDF 292KB | 1190 | November 2017 |
| Partnership Support Form for Residence PDF 273KB | 1178 | November 2017 |
| Parent Category Expression of Interest FormPDF 341KB | 1202 | May 2018 |
| Parent Category Residence ApplicationPDF 322KB | 1206 | November 2017 |
| Sponsorship Form for Residence for applications under the Family Parent Category PDF 271KB | 1024 | November 2017 |
| New Zealand Citizen Endorsement ApplicationPDF 275KB | 1174 | November 2017 |
| Application from a Resident or Former Resident Visa HolderPDF 330KB | 1175 | November 2017 |
Non-category specific residence forms and guides
| Form name | Form number | Date last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Guide for Resident and Former Resident Visa HoldersPDF 270KB | 1176 | November 2017 |
| Additional Dependants for Residence in New Zealand PDF 319KB | 1001 | November 2017 |
| Additional Details FormPDF 256KB | 1134 | November 2016 |
| Confirmation of Tax Residence StatusPDF 237KB | 1006 | August 2016 |
Please check the following link for updated version of forms.
Source: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/tools-and-information/forms-and-guides/live-permanently