In terms of social benifits etc, any difference?
Thanks for help in advance
In terms of social benifits etc, any difference?
Thanks for help in advance
No there isn't much difference in terms of benefits except what you have already stated.
As far as living inside NZ is concerned, a resident visa holder is already a permanent resident. A PR visa does nothing to change that; it simply allows you to travel in and out of NZ freely.
kb8m0,
https://www.newzealandnow.govt.nz/st...-what-to-study
See if this applies to you. There are subtle differences b/w these visas. Factor in the no. of years of stay in NZ and you will likely see more differences. See if these even matter to you