Partner of a New Zealander Work Visa
Embassy required
- Processing time
- 1-2 months
- Fee
- NZD 1,630
- Validity
- Up to 12 months (renewable)
- Entry
- Multiple entry
For partners (married, civil union, or de facto) of New Zealand citizens or residents. Allows the partner to live and work in New Zealand. Can be used as a stepping stone to the Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa (NZD 5,310, processing 2-13 months), which requires 12 months of living together.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Open to all nationalities.
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Purpose of visit
Must be in a genuine, stable partnership (married, civil union, or de facto) with a New Zealand citizen or resident. Evidence required: marriage certificate, photos together, joint bank accounts, shared address, travel history together.
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Health
Must meet acceptable standard of health.
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Criminal record
Must be of good character with police certificates.
Documents you need
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Passport
Validity months: 3
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Police clearance
Validity months: 6
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Credit/debit card; Amount: NZD 1,630
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather relationship evidence (marriage certificate, photos, joint finances, shared residence proof), police certificates, and medical certificates.
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Online application
Submit Partner of a New Zealander Work Visa application online.
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Document submission
Upload all relationship evidence and supporting documents.
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Fee payment
Pay NZD 1,630 application fee.
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Processing wait
Wait 1-2 months for processing.