Always download the form from the official Immigration New Zealand link below; versions change. General information, not immigration advice.
The current version
- Current version
- May 2026
- Format
- PDF, 417 KB
- Version checked
- 1 October 2026
Download INZ 1242 from Immigration New Zealand
Older version deadline
INZ currently also accepts version October 2025 until 1 September 2026. After that date, only the current version (May 2026) will be accepted.
Version history
Changes we have observed to this form since tracking began.
- First captured, version May 20263 June 2026
Recorded from Immigration New Zealand's forms page.
Frequently asked questions
INZ 1242 is Immigration New Zealand's form titled “Resident Visa Declaration form”.
The current version of INZ 1242 is dated May 2026, as Immigration New Zealand's forms page listed it when this site last checked, on 1 October 2026.
As at 1 October 2026, Immigration New Zealand also accepts version October 2025 until 1 September 2026. After that, only the current version (May 2026) is accepted.
From Immigration New Zealand. The download link on this page opens the official PDF file (417 KB) on Immigration New Zealand's website. Versions change, so download the form from the official link rather than reusing an old copy.
Filling this in as part of a bigger application? Check the current visa processing times, or get it done professionally by a licensed immigration adviser or immigration lawyer.
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