Partner of Worker

Partner of Worker visa

It is a category of visa usually applied for by applicants who wish to accompany or visit their partner who holds a Work Visa or is applying/has applied for a Work Visa. With this visa, you may be able to work and apply for visitor or student visas for your dependent children.

From 31 May 2023, partners of Accredited Employer Work Visa holders who apply for a new work visa will, if approved, have the conditions placed on their visa.

The conditions are:

• They must work for an accredited employer and be paid at least the median wage.
• If they work in a role covered by an un-capped sector agreement, they can be paid less than the median wage but must be paid the wage threshold for their role.
• If your partner works in a role on Green List or is paid at least twice the median wage, you will have open work rights.
• You will not be eligible for a partnership-based work visa if your partner is paid under the median wage.

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To be eligible for this visa category, you must live together in a genuine and stable relationship with your partner as defined by the immigration instructions. You must also meet the health, character and fund requirements, and your partner must support your application. It can be daunting to determine what visa you are eligible for and what documentary evidence you can provide to satisfy the immigration requirements.

This is where our experienced Licensed Immigration Advisers can help you decide on the right approach, guide you and help you with the application process.

With a Visitor Visa or a Work Visa, you can travel to New Zealand and stay for the same length of time as the Work Visa holder.

To find out more about how to apply under the Partner of a Worker Visa category, assessment criteria and the pitfalls that you should be aware of, please call us today on +64 9 379 0219 or email contact@nzimmigration.info