Difference between New Zealand Green Card and Immigrant

In New Zealand, the identity certificate similar to the green card function is called "permanent return visa", that is, immigrants can get a permanent return visa if they live in New Zealand for more than half a year within two years.

Green card is the first step of immigration. Generally speaking, the standard of success for skilled immigrants and investment immigrants is to get a green card.

After getting a green card, you need to live in the country for a period of time, usually 2-3 years, before you can apply for naturalization.