Citizenship by Grant — Age/Impairment Special Case (§9 Citizenship Act 1977)
Cidadania em New Zealand
- Elegibilidade
- See 0 supporting assertions for full eligibility framework.
- Prazo
- modified
- Custo indicativo
- $350
- Renúncia
- Não exigida
Quem se qualifica
See 0 supporting assertions for full eligibility framework.
Eligibility summary: residence floor per 5 years residence (5 of 5 preceding years + 1,350 days; PR/RV holders only); language assessment per Te Reo Māori OR English — practical English proficiency assessment per Reg 6; good character requirement; intention to continue residing in NZ. Statutory anchor: Citizenship Act 1977 (NZ) s 8 + s 9.
Eligibility: See 0 supporting assertions for full eligibility framework. Naturalization framework: Citizenship Act 1977 s.8 — 5-year ordinary residence in NZ (1,825 days) with PR status; English language sufficient understanding; good character (s.8(2)(b)); intend to continue to reside in NZ (s.8(2)(c)); knowledge of NZ + civic responsibilities (s.8(2)(d)).
Eligibility: See 0 supporting assertions for full eligibility framework. NZ naturalization framework: Citizenship Act 1977 s.8 — 5-year ordinary residence in NZ (1,825 days) with PR/RV status; s.8(2)(a) residence floor (5 of 5 preceding years + 1,350 days physical presence); s.8(2)(b) good character requirement; s.8(2)(c) intention to continue residing in NZ; s.8(2)(d) sufficient knowledge of Te Reo Māori OR English (practical proficiency assessment per Reg 6); s.8(2)(e) knowledge of NZ + civic responsibilities. Oath/affirmation of allegiance ceremony under s.11.
Cenários de exemplo
Os cenários de exemplo são exibidos em inglês.
eligible
Meets §8(2)(b) 1,350-day/5y + 240-day-per-year presence + English B2. Standard pathway. Note: civics test from late 2027.
not yet eligible
Falls short on 5y + 240-day-per-year (only 220 days/year). Needs additional year + presence top-up to satisfy §8(2)(b).
Resumo informativo compilado a partir de fontes legais primárias — não é aconselhamento jurídico. A lei de cidadania muda; verifique com a autoridade competente antes de agir. Verificado pela última vez em 2026-05-18.
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