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Posted by mrsmrfy 13 years ago.

Will I keep my NZ Permanent Residency?

Hi there, I am a NZ Permanent Resident and have lived in NZ for 16 years (stupidly didn't get citizenship in this time). Now my husband (he is a New Zealand Citizen, as is my 11 year old) want to go and live in Australia for some time; he wants to go soon so there isn't time for me to apply for citizenship so I will need to go on a subclass 461 visa. My question is, if we stay there for 5 years or even longer, will I get back into NZ and retain my permanent residency? Any help would be much appreciated as I don't want to lose this.

1 reply on 05 January 2011.
Reply from graciedeska 13 years ago.

Hi there! I think this link will answer your question: http://www.newzealandnow.govt.nz/knowledge-base~186.html It seems your permanent resident visa won't be affected as long as your return to NZ before either the visa or your passport expires. This link also has some useful info: http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/alreadyinnz/residents/nextsteps/ssrvrequirements.htm

Hope that helps!

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