INZ 1175, Explained

This application form is used by those who have already been granted a New Zealand resident visa. Depending on circumstances, you may be able to apply for a permanent resident visa, second or subsequent resident visa or a variation of travel conditions.

This form needs to be filled out by the principal applicant to the original residence visa application. If there were accompanying members of the family who were included in the original residence visa application, such as the partner or children, then they will need to sign the form as well.

This application needs to be submitted to Immigration New Zealand in hard copy, so the form should be printed and filled out.

If you hold a resident visa, or have held one in the last three months, and are applying for a permanent resident visa, please note that you must have held a resident visa for at least 24 months to be eligible for a permanent resident visa. For this application, complete sections A, B, C, E, and sections H to L.

If you hold a resident visa and are seeking a variation of travel conditions, complete sections A, B, C, F, and sections H to L.

If you held a resident visa which expired due to being outside New Zealand without valid travel conditions, and you are applying for a second or subsequent resident visa, complete sections A, B, C, G, and sections H to L.

If you hold a resident visa and are applying for a permanent resident visa due to direct impact from the attack on the Masjid al-Noor or Linwood Masjid in Christchurch on 15 March 2019, complete sections A, B, C, D, and sections H to K.