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The residence routes open to Americans moving to New Zealand, with income thresholds shown in USD, costs, timelines and eligibility.
New Zealand offers Americans 1 main residence route: digital nomad.
Americans need an eTA for short visits to New Zealand, which is quick to obtain online for a scouting trip ahead of a residence application.
Moving to New Zealand does not end your United States tax filing: as an American citizen you remain taxed on worldwide income wherever you live.
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