Estimate your eligibility based on physical presence requirements.
The 5-year assessment period is counted backwards from this date.
Add all your trips overseas within the 5-year period before your application date.
Required: 1,350 days
Guideline: Under 15 months (~457 days)
Disclaimer: This calculator is for estimation purposes only and does not guarantee your eligibility. It is not a substitute for professional legal advice. Always refer to the official requirements from Immigration New Zealand.
Our Physical Presence Calculator for New Zealand Citizenship helps you check your eligibility by working out the number of days you have been in NZ for New Zealand Citizenship. Add your previous departure and arrival date and all dates (over the last five years), and this tool automatically calculates the total number of days you’ve been in the country. It then splits this across the five individual 12-month periods as mandated by the Department of Internal Affairs, providing an easy-to-understand snapshot.
The tool will alert you when you fail any of these: you must have no less than the required presence in any 12-month period, and you fail to meet the required total stay. Plus, its simple-to-use layout and easy-to-read results take the guesswork out of your path to citizenship, and present it in a more straightforward, manageable way. If you’re getting ready to apply or just planning for the future, this is the tool to make sure you’re in the know and on the go.
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