Global Impact Permanent Residence Visa for NZ

To be eligible for the Global Impact Permanent Residence Visa, candidates must have proof of being a Global Impact Work Visa holder for more than 30 months.

The other Global Impact Visa requirements are:

• Demonstrate good character
• Possess a valid Global Impact Work Visa
• Be in good health
• Have Edmund Hillary Fellowship support (which all Global Impact Work Visa holders should have)
• Have not been granted welfare assistance under the Social Security Act 1964 since their visa was granted

The documents required for this application must be translated into English and original or certified copies. Translations must be carried out by one of the following:

• Embassies or high commissions
• Reputable people within the community
• Private or official translation businesses
• The Translation Service of the New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs

Applicants are asked to provide the following supporting documents:

• Proof of identity
• Edmund Hillary Fellowship documentation
• Police certificate
• Medical certificate
• Photo identification (valid passport, certificate of identity or two passport-style photographs)

Candidates must fill out the Global Impact Permanent Residence Application form in full. You may wish to seek the advice of a trained immigration solicitor to explain any jargon and highlight specific areas you need to focus on.

Part of the application process involves attaching the supporting documents and two identical passport-size colour photographs. These forms of identification must have the applicant’s name written on the back, and they cannot be more than six months old.

The application fee must be paid at the time of applying. The total cost is NZD 4240, and this payment is non-refundable.

Once the application has been completed in full, it must be sent to Immigration New Zealand. The two options for posting are:

• PO Box

Immigration New Zealand
PO Box 76895
Manukau City
Auckland 2241
New Zealand

• DX Box

Immigration NZ
DX Box: EP71514
20 Fairfax Avenue
Penrose
Auckland 1061
New Zealand
Immigration New Zealand will decide the applicant’s suitability for permanent residence in New Zealand.

The majority of applications are processed within five weeks. However, it’s always advisable to leave time for potential delays due to missing documents, high volumes of applications or miscommunication. Total Law immigration lawyers can advise you on the best time to apply and provide up-to-date processing times.

Criteria for Dependent Children

Any children of the applicant must be under 17 years old or between 18-24 years old if they are single with no children. They must also be completely or substantially financially dependent on the applicant or their partner.

Candidates may include their partner’s children as dependents, provided that the candidate and their partner meet the minimum requirements for recognition of partnerships.
The following documents must be provided as proof of eligibility:

• Passport details
• Proof of relationship to children (e.g., birth certificates or adoption certificates)
• Medical record

Criteria for Partners

To include a partner in the Global Impact Permanent Residence Visa, applicants must prove they are in a genuine relationship that involves cohabitation of at least 12 months. They must also be at least 18 years old (or be able to provide parental consent if they are 16-17 years old) and have no biological relation to their partner.

The evidence that must be provided for dependent partners is:

• Proof of cohabitation (e.g., joint tenancy agreement or utility bills)
• Evidence of a genuine relationship (e.g., photographs, shared parental obligations or joint liabilities)
• Evidence relating to any periods of separate cohabitation in the relationship (e.g., proof of the reason for the separation and the length of separation)