Yes, a United States citizen can move to New Zealand and live there permanently, but they must successfully navigate the country's strict immigration pathways. Common routes include securing a skilled migrant visa through the points-based system (targeting occupations in high demand like engineering, IT, and healthcare), obtaining an employer-sponsored work visa that leads to residency, qualifying for investor visas, or applying via partner and family reunification categories. Unrestricted long-term residency requires meeting rigorous health, character, and English language criteria.
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