Glossary Term
Permanent and Long-term Arrival



Term

Permanent and Long-term Arrival

Synonym


Long-term Arrival
PLT Arrival
Immigrant

Related Term


Source of Definition



Short Definition


Statistical Activity

Population and migration

Definition
Permanent and long-term arrivals include overseas migrants who arrive in New Zealand intending to stay for a period of 12 months or more (or permanently), plus New Zealand residents returning after an absence of 12 months or more.

Example

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