To qualify for a partnership visa you must:
- Be in New Zealand already on another visa OR be coming to New Zealand to join your partner
- Be able to prove you are in a genuine, stable relationship and have lived together for at least 12 months
- Meet health and character requirements
Can I bring my partner to New Zealand on a partnership?
Partnership. If your partner is already in New Zealand, or you and your partner are applying for a visa to come to New Zealand together, you may be eligible for a visa based on your partnership. 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...
What is a supporting partner for New Zealand visa?
When you apply for a visa based on your partnership with a New Zealand visa holder or New Zealand citizen, we call that person your supporting partner. You and your supporting partner must: close relatives.
Can my partner work in New Zealand on a temporary visa?
If your partner has a temporary visa, your Partnership Based Visa will be of the same validity as theirs. If your partner is a resident or citizen of New Zealand, you can be eligible for a visitor or work visa for 12 to 24 months based on how long you have been in the relationship.
What is the minimum “living together” requirement for partner visa?
A resident visa under the Family Partnership category requires proof of living together for at least 12 months. On the other hand, a partnership-based work visa or visitor visa does not have any minimum “living together requirement”.
What do you need for a partnership visa NZ?
Official evidence could include:marriage or civil union certificates.birth certificates for any children you share.a joint rental agreement or home loan.joint bank accounts.evidence you own assets together.joint credit cards or hire purchase agreements.joint utilities accounts, like power or phone bills.
How long does a partner visa take for New Zealand?
Work visasVisa50% of applications completed within:90% of applications completed within:Partner of a New Zealander0 days84 daysPartner of student44 days6 monthsPartner of worker9 days8 monthsPost Study Work Visa0 days21 days3 more rows•5 days ago
What documents are required for partner visa?
Documents Required for a Partner Visa: Identity and CharacterDocument requiredApplicantSponsorPassport-sized photograph✔✔National identity card (if relevant)✔✔Police clearance certificates✔✔Birth certificate✔✖5 more rows•Dec 1, 2021
How do I apply for a New Zealand partner visa?
Meeting the criteriaIdentity. You must provide proof of your identity. ... Health. You must be in good health. ... Character. You must be of good character. ... Your partner's immigration status. ... Your partner's place of residence. ... Your partner's character. ... Eligible NZ supporting partner. ... Your relationship with your partner.More items...•
How much is a partnership visa NZ?
This is a visa application where an eligible party to a relationship wants to sponsor a spouse/partner and obtain working rights in New Zealand. Our fee for this application is $1,300 (plus GST).
Is New Zealand Processing partnership visas?
Partnership-Based Temporary Visa If your relationship is considered to be stable and genuine but not meeting a 12-month requirement, Immigration Trust would apply for a partnership based work visa so you and your partner can live together in New Zealand to meet the requirements for a partnership residence visa.
How long does a partner visa take?
Permanent Partner 801 Visa is about 81 days for 25% of all the visa applications, 5 months for 50% of all the visa applications, 9 months for 75% of all the visa applications, and 18 months for 90% of all the visa applications.
Does partner visa require ielts?
Applicants and Sponsor will be required to pass the English language requirement only for Permanent stage partner visa (subclass 100/801). Whilst the level of English is not yet determined, it most likely is a basic English test. The applicant may need to show functional English (IELTS band score 4.5.
How long does partner visa last?
indefinitelyThe Partner visa (subclass 801) is a permanent visa – it lasts indefinitely. It starts on the date it is granted.
Can I bring my partner to New Zealand?
If your partner is a New Zealand citizen or residence class visa holder, you can come to New Zealand as a visitor. Depending on how long you have been together, you may be able to stay here for up to 2 years.
Who can sponsor partner visa?
You must be 18 years of age to be eligible to be approved as a sponsor for a Partner Visa, however if you are under 18 and you are married to the visa applicant, your parent or guardian might be able to sponsor your partner.
How can I prove my relationship for partner visa is real?
Joint financial commitmentreceipts for purchases that are in both names. This might be a car, or a computer, furniture or appliances – anything with both of your names on the receipt.joint bank statements.Wills, superannuation statements or other documents where you indicate a financial benefit to your partner.
How long does a partner visa take to process?
Permanent Partner 801 Visa is about 81 days for 25% of all the visa applications, 5 months for 50% of all the visa applications, 9 months for 75% of all the visa applications, and 18 months for 90% of all the visa applications.
Can I bring my partner to New Zealand?
If your partner is a New Zealand citizen or residence class visa holder, you can come to New Zealand as a visitor. Depending on how long you have been together, you may be able to stay here for up to 2 years.
Do you get permanent residency if you marry a New Zealander?
If your partner is a New Zealand citizen and the two of you have been living together outside of New Zealand for 5 years or more, you may be granted a permanent resident visa. Your partner will need to be either overseas when you apply, or have been back in New Zealand for less than 3 months.
Does a partner visa give you permanent residency?
The Subclass Visa 820 is a temporary or a provisional visa whereas the subclass 801 partner visa is a permanent visa. a) The fee is paid at the time of application of the Partner Visa Subclass 820. No additional fee is paid at the time of application of the Partner Visa Subclass 801.
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Things to note
If your partner’s New Zealand residence is based on their Australian citizenship, Australian permanent residence or resident return visa, you can only apply for this visa if your partner lives in New Zealand.
New Zealand visas based on Partnerships
A person can apply for a visiting or permanent resident class NZ visa based on their relationship with any NZ visa holder under the partnership visa category. The two individuals in question must have a “genuine and stable connection,” as defined by INZ.
Who is eligible to Apply for a New Zealand Partner Visa? Minimum Prerequisites
If you meet the following basic conditions, you can apply for a partnership visa:
Work vs Residence
If you have a partner who is a NZ resident or citizen, you might qualify for a work or residence visa.
Applying for a Partner Work or Resident Visa
There are several aspects to consider when applying for a Partner of a New Zealander Work or Resident Visa. You will have to provide a substantial amount of information to satisfy the requirements of Immigration NZ.
Will you qualify for a Partnership Visa?
If you are currently in a relationship with a New Zealander, whether already in New Zealand or overseas, get in contact with our team of Immigration Advisers.
What are the Criteria for a New Zealand Partnership Based Visa?
Immigration New Zealand offers different visa options for Partners based on their situation and places specific requirements on them accordingly.
How Does Immigration New Zealand Decide the Partnership Eligibility For Your Partnership Based Visa?
Immigration New Zealand looks for the following things when evaluating your Partnership eligibility for your Partnership Based Visa:
How does Immigration New Zealand Define Partnership for Visa Purposes?
Immigration New Zealand considers Partnership to be between two people of the same or opposite sex who share a stable and genuine relationship and live together. Their relationship may be a:
How Do You Prove Your Partnership Status to be Eligible for a New Zealand Partnership Based Visa?
Immigration New Zealand needs to be convinced that you are living together in a stable and genuine relationship before granting your Partnership Based Visa, or they will reject your application .
What Documents are Recognised by Immigration New Zealand as Evidence of Partnership?
Official documents are considered more credible by Immigration New Zealand. The list of acceptable forms of evidence is long; here are some items that help establish your Partnership eligibility required for your Partnership Based Visa:
How Does Time Spent Living Apart Impact Your New Zealand Partnership Based Visa?
If you both have lived apart for some time, Immigration New Zealand will need evidence to assess how it has affected your partnership.
What is the Processing Time for a Partnership Based Visa?
The processing times for a Partnership Based Visa vary depending on the category – anywhere from 30 days to 6 months for a temporary Partnership based visa and 8-10 months for resident Partnership based visas.
What is a Partnership Visa?
This resident visa category is for partners of New Zealand residents and is also known as the Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa or NZ Spouse Visa. The Partnership Visa allows you to obtain either residency or an open work visa.
The New Zealand spouse visa checklist
Be in New Zealand already on another visa OR be coming to New Zealand to join your partner
What is the application process and how long does it take?
You may apply online or by post. To apply for a Partnership Visa, you will need to prove that you have lived with your partner for at least 12 months. This means sharing the same home, not just spending time in each other’s homes.
How much does the Partnership Visa application cost?
The application cost will vary, depending on your country of origin, what country you’re in when you apply, and whether you submit your application online or by post. Also bear in mind that you will have to pay for medical screenings, police records, and possibly translations.
When to get help
Applying for a Partnership Visa can be confusing, time-consuming, stressful, and expensive. Naturally, many couples don’t get it right the first time. What are the things people most often get wrong on their Partnership Visa application?
How we can assist
NZIL can provide expert advice and take the guesswork out of your visa application. We can help you figure out your options for migrating to New Zealand and ensure that your application is correct and complete – saving you frustration and unnecessary added expenses.
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What is partnership visa?
The partnership visa category allows a person to apply for a visitor or resident class NZ visa based on their relationship with an NZ visa holder. The two said individuals must share a partnership primarily defined by INZ as a “genuine and stable relationship”.
What are the Accommodation Criteria of Partnership?
If you wish to avail of a visa based on your partnership, you will have to show that you and your supporting partner have lived in a shared accommodation out of a free will. Living together previously is an essential requirement for qualifying partnership eligibility. Living together does not mean:
What are Some of the Criteria for Assessing Partnership?
Some of the general parameters against which an application under the partnership category is assessed are as follows:
What are Some of the Evidence to Prove Genuine and Stable Partnership?
As evidence of your solid and sustainable partnership, you will be required to provide documents that attest to your relationship. Official documents will have more weightage as evidence than unofficial letters. For example, official paperwork of a joint tenancy agreement or a mutual bank account document in the name of you and your partner is bound to act as more compelling evidence than an unofficial letter from a relative stating how long the two of you have been living together.
What You Need to Know About NZ Partnership Visa
There are different types of partnership-based visas. It depends on the immigration status of your partner, as well as the purpose of your visit.
The Documents Needed
Supporting documentary evidence is needed to establish your relationship with the partner.
The Additional Requirements
Apart from providing documents and (credible) evidence, there are also a host of things that you must have prior knowledge of. It is to ensure smooth and hassle-free assessment and prompt decision on the application. Here are some of those additional requirements :
The Challenges
Even with a defined process and basic instructions published, many people do get their application for partnership-based visas declined. There are many reasons why. It primarily depends on what kind of evidence they provided – and how the Immigration Officer interpreted them.
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