R6.1 New Zealand Residence Programme (revoked 01/07/2023)

1. The New Zealand Residence Programme (NZRP) consists of all persons approved for residence class visas in the 18 months beginning 1 July 2018 and ending 31 December 2019.
2. The NZRP is set for an 18 month period while a new approach for managing residence class visa numbers and priorities is finalised. Any changes will be advised by an amendment to these instructions.
3. The NZRP for the 18 month period from 1 July 2018 to 31 December 2019 is 50,000 to 60,000 approved places.

Note: Permanent resident visas granted to holders of resident visas or second or subsequent resident visas granted to former holders of resident visas are not counted towards the NZRP.

Effective 13/05/2019