Disclaimer

Not immigration advice

We are not licensed immigration advisers under the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007.

The Service does not constitute immigration advice, legal advice, or any form of professional advice. The calculations and content provided by the Service are estimates derived from the information you supply and from publicly available rules published by the Department of Internal Affairs and Immigration New Zealand.

No guarantee of accuracy

We make no representation, warranty or guarantee that:

• the eligibility dates produced by the Service are accurate or will match the assessment of the Department of Internal Affairs;
• the rules implemented by the Service reflect the most current legislation, regulation or policy;
• your application for citizenship will be approved on the basis of any output from the Service;
• every factor that may affect your eligibility has been accounted for.

Your responsibility

You are responsible for verifying your eligibility directly with the Department of Internal Affairs before submitting any application for citizenship. We strongly recommend that you:

• consult the official Department of Internal Affairs website for the current requirements;
• request a formal Presence Report from Immigration New Zealand;
• engage a licensed immigration adviser if your circumstances are complex or unusual.

Limitation of liability

In no event shall NZ Citizenship Calculator or its operators be liable for any loss or damage, including without limitation indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of, or inability to use, the Service.

Not affiliated with government

This website is operated independently and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the New Zealand Government, the Department of Internal Affairs, or Immigration New Zealand. All government logos, names and trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.

External links

This website may contain links to external websites that are not operated or maintained by us. We do not warrant the accuracy, relevance, timeliness or completeness of any information on those external sites, and the inclusion of any external link does not constitute endorsement.