NZ Citizenship Calculator

This calculator checks the presence-day requirements for New Zealand citizenship by grant. The Citizenship Act requires that, over the 5 years immediately before you apply, you were physically in New Zealand for at least 1,350 days in total, and for at least 240 days in each one of those 5 years, all while holding a residence class visa. Enter the number of days you spent in New Zealand in each of the last five years, most recent year first, and the calculator totals them, checks every year against the 240 day minimum, and tells you plainly whether you meet the presence requirements or how far short you fall and where. Migrants use it before starting the application to catch problems early, because a single year with too much overseas travel can push an application back a full year even when the overall total is comfortable. Count every day you were in the country, including arrival and departure days, and remember that only time spent as a resident or permanent resident counts. The result covers the day-count test only; character, English language and an intention to keep living in New Zealand are also required, and the Department of Internal Affairs makes the final decision, so treat this as a planning guide rather than an official assessment.

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You are 100 days over the 1,350 day total and every year clears the 240 day minimum.

Days count only while you hold a residence class visa; arrival and departure days both count as days in New Zealand. You must also meet character, English language and intention requirements. Guide only; the Department of Internal Affairs makes the decision. Not immigration advice.