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How can I return to New Zealand after over six months away?

I am a permanent resident of New Zealand. I was not able to return to New Zealand for over six months due to the coronavirus crisis. There have also been restrictions on international travels. I would like to know if and how I can enter the border of New Zealand soon.


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  • Global Immigration Services NZ
    June 10, 2020

    There have been no restrictions on New Zealand residents and citizens on entering New Zealand. This still stands. Therefore, you can return.

  • June 11, 2020

    A permanent resident will not have any travel restrictions to travel back to New Zealand, as long as the visa conditions allow it, and the visa is current. During the current COVID-19 circumstances, New Zealand permanent residents overseas are allowed to enter into New Zealand under special arrangements are being made for them. Please visit the New Zealand government website https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/news/covid-19-advice-new-zealanders-overseaswhich provides details of assistance available for Permanent Residents who are overseas during the current COVID-19 circumstances.  If you are a New Zealand permanent resident overseas, you may register your details on the SafeTravel website above to receive important country- or territory-specific information. It is important that you keep your SafeTravel registration details up to date so that you continue to receive updates.