Can I apply for a refugee visa in New Zealand?

Yes, New Zealand immigration law stipulates that all foreign citizens must hold valid permits for new territories, except Australian citizens and other exempted categories that do not need to hold new permits. Once they leave the country, the permits will be invalid. If you want to stay in a new place, you must apply for a new permit seven days before the validity of the permit. Another difference with the Australian visa system is that New Zealand does not have the concept of a bridge visa. However, once a new permit application is submitted, even if the current permit has expired, it will still be regarded as a new legal stay.