How we calculate New Zealand eligibility

Our New Zealand calculator follows official rules:

1. 1

   1. Identify the 5-year qualifying period

   Count backward 5 years from application date.

2. 2

   2. Total days in NZ

   Days in qualifying period minus days outside. Any partial day in NZ counts as full day. Need ≥1,350.

3. 3

   3. Per-year breakdown

   Split 5 years into 5 one-year windows; check each separately.

4. 4

   4. Yearly minimum

   Each year must have ≥240 days inside NZ.

5. 5

   5. Determine verdict

   Green if both criteria met. Amber if close. Red if either fails.