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Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa

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Explore the five recorded questions, answers and sources for this pathway.

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Which family relationships qualify?

A partner of a New Zealand citizen or resident may apply for residence.

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  • This answer covers only the cited part of the approved question; see the official route page for remaining conditions.

Who may sponsor or bring the family member, and what immigration/citizenship status must that person hold?

The applicant's partner supports the application: the partner must be a New Zealand citizen or resident, at least 18 (or 16–17 with parent or guardian permission), must not have acted as a partner in a successful resident visa application within the past 5 years or in more than 1 such application, and must complete the 'Partnership Support Form for Residence'.

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What is important for proving marriage, partnership, parentage, custody, dependency or another qualifying relationship?

The couple must have lived together in a genuine and stable relationship for at least 12 months. The official source does not state the documents needed to prove the relationship.

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  • This answer covers only the cited part of the approved question; see the official route page for remaining conditions.

What important financial, accommodation, insurance or maintenance responsibilities apply?

The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm the financial, accommodation, insurance or maintenance requirements.

How does the application work at a high level, what rights does the family member receive, how long does the status last, and how can it become independent or longer-term where officially stated?

The visa is indefinite; after 2 years in a row the holder may apply for permanent residence. The official source does not state the application process or the holder's work and study rights.

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Limits of the record
  • This answer covers only the cited part of the approved question; see the official route page for remaining conditions.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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