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Partner of an NZ Scholarship Student Work Visa

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Which family relationships qualify?

The qualifying applicant is the partner of someone holding an MFAT-funded New Zealand Scholarship Visa; partners of certain short-term training or officials' English scholarships are excluded.

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

The sponsor must hold an MFAT-funded New Zealand Scholarship Visa and be eligible to support the application.

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

The couple must live together in a genuine and stable relationship.

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

The applicant must have at least NZD $4,200 for living expenses.

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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 lasts the same duration as the partner's student visa; no job offer is needed, the holder can do any legal work anywhere in New Zealand and travel in and out. Dependent children cannot be included but can apply for visas based on their relationship to the holder. After the partner completes the scholarship, the holder is not eligible for another temporary visa (except a short-term visitor visa) for 2 years without written MFAT approval.

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

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