APPLYING FOR A PARTNERSHIP VISITOR VISA TO NEW ZEALAND Applying for a Partnership Visa to New Zealand requires strong evidence of your relationship with a New Zealand Citizen or Resident. You do not need to live together to meet this visa category requirements. If your Visitor visa is successful you can live together for 6 months in New Zealand & qualify for the 12 month Partnership Open Work Visa.
Please note the information below refers to a standard visitor visa application for a partner of a New Zealand Citizen or Resident. It is for people who are in a relationship but not living together.
If you are in a relationship with your New Zealand Citizen or Resident Partner for 3 months or more in any country, you may qualify for a 6 Month Visitor Visa to allow you to visit New Zealand & live together in New Zealand.
You will need to demonstrate that your relationship is genuine & continuing.
We will ensure all information provided to Immigration New Zealand in your application is correct & will not jeopardize your future chances of residence in New Zealand.
After your 6-month Visitor Visa is approved you can live with your partner in New Zealand. After living together for 6 months you can apply for a 12-month Partnership based open work visa in New Zealand.
Strong legal representation is essential for anyone seeking to migrate to New Zealand.