Policy on Dual Citizenship New Zealand

Dual Citizenship
New Zealand has permitted dual or multiple citizenship since the creation of New Zealand citizenship on 1 January 1949, although dual citizens who actively acquired or exercised their other citizenship could lose their New Zealand citizenship if their continued citizenship was judged "not conducive to the public good" The modern wording is similar; dual citizens may lose New Zealand citizenship by acting "in a manner that is contrary to the interests of New Zealand A New Zealand citizen who holds another citizenship may renounce their New Zealand citizenship (see below), although this may not be registered if they reside in New Zealand or the country is at war.

Benefits of New Zealand Citizenship
New Zealand citizens enjoy the following rights (subject to certain exceptions):

the right to enter and remain in New Zealand at any time without an immigration permit

entitlement to a New Zealand passport and to New Zealand consular protection overseas

immunity from deportation

entitlement to vote and stand for public office

entitlement to leave New Zealand and return at any time without requiring a returning resident visa

entitlement to pass on New Zealand citizenship by descent to children born outside New Zealand

the right to purchase certain rural property

full access to education rights, such as subsidised fees and scholarships

ability to apply for public service jobs reserved for New Zealand citizens

access to international sport (in some sports, international players must be citizens of the country they represent)

The following responsibilities are expected of New Zealand citizens:[6]

obey and promote the laws of New Zealand (including registration as a voter and fulfilment of tax obligations)

not act in any way that is contrary to the interests of New Zealand