How people become New Zealand citizens Citizenship by grant Details about the requirements you need to meet for a grant of New Zealand citizenship and what to expect as you go through the application process are set out in the following pages:…
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How people become New Zealand citizens Citizenship by grant Applicants aged 16 and over Citizenship Act 1977, s 8 For most people aged 16 and over who are applying for a grant of New Zealand citizenship, you will need to: show you…
How people become New Zealand citizens Citizenship by grant Applicants aged under 16 Citizenship Act 1977, s. 9Citizenship Guidance, June 2024 Applications for grants of New Zealand citizenship to children under the age of 16 are considered under the provisions for “special…
How people become New Zealand citizens Citizenship by grant Applicants who are Samoan citizens Citizenship (Western Samoa) Act 1982, ss 2, 7, 7ACitizenship Guidance, June 2024 Samoan citizens can apply to be granted New Zealand citizenship without needing to meet many of…
“Alien” status under the Citizenship Act Citizenship Act 1977, s 2British Nationality and New Zealand Citizenship Act 1948 (repealed), s 3Commonwealth Countries Act 1977, s 2; Schedule 1Immigration Act 2009, ss 13-14 In practice, the most important distinction in New Zealand nationality…
Where to go for more support Community Law Your local Community Law Centre can provide you with free initial legal advice. Find your local Community Law Centre online: www.communitylaw.org.nz/our-law-centres Department of Internal Affairs The Citizenship Office is part of the Department of…
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