New Zealand - Permanent Residency - Residents Return Visa
This Residents Return Visa is a continuation visa of an existing visa status that has expired. It is granted prior to obtaining citizenship via residency (which requires continuous residency for 5 years).
Any person who is in New Zealand on a family, skilled or business visa will be entitled to this Residents Return Visa once their existing visa has expired.
It is issued for a period of 5 years, during which you will be able to apply for Citizenship through residency.