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🇳🇿 New Zealand

Partner Visa

Allows partners of New Zealand citizens, residents, or certain temporary visa holders to live in NZ. Must demonstrate genuine and stable partnership. Partnership can be married, civil union, or de facto relationship (living together for 12+ months in genuine and stable relationship). Initial temporary visa granted, followed by residence visa if relationship continues. Evidence required includes joint finances, shared household, social recognition of relationship. Supported work visa holders may support partner visas if meeting requirements. Does not include dependent children sponsorship under partner visa - they apply separately.

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Processing Time

6-12 months

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Cost

Partnership visa fees

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Duration

Temporary visa initially, then residence

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Work Rights

Full work rights

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Renewability

Progresses to permanent residence

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 1Partner who is NZ citizen, resident, or qualifying visa holder
  • 2Genuine and stable relationship
  • 3Living together 12+ months (de facto) or married/civil union
  • 4Evidence of partnership (joint accounts, shared living, social recognition)
  • 5Meet health and character requirements

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