Travelling to and from New Zealand

If you are travelling overseas you may need to contact us before you go. If you are planning on being away from New Zealand for an extended period of time your tax residency status may change. This will affect for example student loan repayments and income tax.

Leaving New Zealand permanently

Outlines tax information specifically for people who are intending to live outside New Zealand for a long term.

People leaving New Zealand who receive portable superannuation or Veteran's Pension

Outlines tax information for recipients of portable superannuation or Veteran's Pension who are travelling overseas for more than 26 weeks.

Send an enquiry to Inland Revenue

Send an online enquiry to Inland Revenue.

People moving to New Zealand for the long term

Outlines tax information specifically for people who are intending to move to New Zealand for the long term.

People visiting New Zealand for a short term or a working holiday

Outlines tax information specifically for people who are visiting New Zealand for a short term and may become either a non-resident employee or non-resident contractor.

Bonded scholarships

People receiving scholarships such as Step Up Scholarships are bonded following completion of their course of study. Find out about the requirements around bonding and repayment of these scholarships.

People leaving New Zealand for a short term

Outlines tax information specifically for people who are leaving New Zealand for a short term, particularly those who are paying child support and/or repaying their student loan.

Date published: 16 Sep 2004

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