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:
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
When you apply for a visa based on your partnership with a New Zealand visa holder or New Zealand citizen, that person is called your supporting partner.
You must be able to show that you & your supporting partner have been living together in a genuine and stable relationship for a visa to be granted based on your partnership.
Living together means sharing the same home as your partner, which doesn’t include:
Partnership is assessed based on the following:
Examples of evidence of a genuine and stable relationship can include:
If you and your partner have spent time living apart, you should provide information about your separation, including:
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Partners and dependent children of student and work visa holders
They are given a visa in line with the partner/parent who is in New Zealand.
Partners of New Zealand citizen/ residents
If the couple has lived together for 12 months or more at the time when the application is assessed, then a visitor visa for a maximum of 24 months can be granted.
If the couple has lived together for less than 12 months at the time when the application is assessed, then the first visa granted cannot exceed 12 months duration. A further visa may be granted upon application for up to a maximum of 24 months from the date the first partnership visa was granted if certain criteria are met.
Yes you can. Dependent children may be included in your visa application provided they are single, financially reliant & the right age, or they can apply for a visa based on their relationship to you as their parent.
Partners and dependent children of student and work visa holders can be included in the same application provided they have not applied for work rights.
Dependent children aren’t eligible for work visas.
Dependent children of NZ citizens/residents cannot be included in the parent’s application.
If your partner holds a Work Visa –
If your partner holds a Work Visa, they cannot support your work or visitor visa if they hold a visa under certain conditions. These include being a foreign crew member of fishing vessels, holding a Working Holiday Scheme visa, or a limited visa under the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) or Supplementary Seasonal Employer (SSE) schemes, among others.
If you are the partner of a NZ Student Visa holder –
If your partner holds a Student Visa, you can work in New Zealand only if your partner is studying a Level 7 or 8 qualification that is in the Qualifications Eligible for a Post-Study Work Visa List or the Green List. You can also work if your partner is studying a level 9 or 10 qualification. If your partner is studying a level 7 or 8 course that started before 7 September 2022, then you will be eligible to apply for a work visa.
If your partner is a NZ Resident or citizen –
If your partner is a NZ Resident or Citizen, you can join them and work in New Zealand as long as you continue to live together for the same period of time, and your relationship is genuine and stable. Your partner must support your application and also be eligible to support your application for residence if you decide to stay.
No you do not have to be married but you have to meet the required criteria.
Immigration New Zealand defines partnership as two people of the opposite or same sex, who live together in a genuine and stable relationship in any of the following:
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There is no fixed timeframe. The processing time varies as per the category –
Partners of New Zealanders – 43 days to 6 months
Partner of student – 25 to 84 days
Partner of worker – 29 to 75 days
Note: Processing times may vary due to the ongoing Covid 19 pandemic.
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When you apply for a visa based on your partnership with a New Zealand visa holder or New Zealand citizen, that person is called your supporting partner.
You must be able to show that you & your supporting partner have been living together in a genuine and stable relationship for a visa to be granted based on your partnership.
Living together means sharing the same home as your partner, which doesn’t include:
Partnership is assessed based on the following:
Examples of evidence of a genuine and stable relationship can include:
If you and your partner have spent time living apart, you should provide information about your separation, including:
Ref – Click here
Yes you can.
You are not required by Immigration New Zealand to have an agent or representative to apply for any visa as all applicants are treated equally and they do not provide preferential service to applicants with an Adviser.
However, we advise you to apply through a recognized agency as immigration instructions, though may seem simple at first glance, are actually quite complex in nature and Licensed Immigration Advisers have in depth knowledge and experience to guide you correctly.
For any assistance, please contact Immigration Advisers New Zealand Ltd at contact@nzimmigration.info or call on +64 09 3790219. Our experienced team of licensed immigration advisers will be happy to guide you
You must be able to show that you & your supporting partner have been living together in a genuine and stable relationship for a visa to be granted based on your partnership.
If you do not meet this requirement, there are other visa categories that you can apply under.
To know more about this, please contact Immigration Advisers New Zealand Ltd at contact@nzimmigration.info or call on +64 09 3790219. Our experienced team of licensed immigration advisers will be happy to guide you.
As per the changes introduced on 31 May 2023 –
Partner of AEWV holders can only work for accredited employers, must not be self-employed and cannot work below the median wage including roles under the capped sector agreement.
An exception to the rule is that Partners of AEWV holders earning two times the median wage or those that are working in a Green List role can work for any employer, in any role.
Its best to consult a Licensed Immigration Adviser when applying for a Partner of worker -Work Visa.
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