Citizenship eligibility calculator

Enter your visa details and travel history to find your eligibility date

Before you start

Start with your visa type and grant date, then add travel only if needed.

Most people can reach an estimate in a few minutes. The free result stays visible, and you can save a detailed report afterward.

No passport number required

1. Your visa details

If granted while in NZ, use the approval date. If granted offshore, use your arrival date in NZ.

Key requirements

1,350 days
Total presence in 5 years
240 days per year
Minimum in each 12-month period
125 days max absent
Per year outside NZ

Privacy

All calculations happen in your browser. No data is stored or sent to any server. No passport number required.

Save your results as a PDF report