장기해외체류로(한국)인하여 신청시 입국한날짜로부터 5년을 체류해야하지않을까요?

만약구법이 적용되면 3년이되겠죠...

2005년 이전에 영주권을 받은 사람은 구법 적용이라고 봤는데요 지금 신청하셔도 될것 같은데...

내무부 사이트에는 이렇게만 나와있네요

Intend, if granted citizenship, to continue to reside in New Zealand,

Are able to understand and speak English,

Are of good character,

Understand the responsibilities and privileges of New Zealand citizenship,

Are a permanent resident of New Zealand; and

EITHER

You received your permanent residence before 21 April 2005, and

Have been ordinarily resident in New Zealand for the last 3 years.

OR

You have received your permanent residence on or after 21 April 2005, and

Have had your New Zealand permanent residence for the last 5 years.

For further information see General Requirements for a Grant of New Zealand Citizenship.

Important Notice

All applications for the grant of New Zealand citizenship received by the New Zealand Citizenship office on or after 21 April 2010 will be assessed against the 5 year residence requirement. Please ensure your application is in the New Zealand Citizenship office before 21 April 2010 if this affects you.

세부조항에체류일자보면 신청전에 해외체류일자 조항이있습니다.