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Partnership Visitor Visa

The Partner of a New Zealander Visitor Visa is a visa category designed to allow the partner or spouse of a New Zealand citizen to join their loved ones in New Zealand for an extended period. Administered by Immigration New Zealand, this visa provides an opportunity for couples to be together while their New Zealand partner is living in the country.

Partnership Visitor Visa​

The Partner of a New Zealander Visitor Visa is a visa category designed to allow the partners or spouses of New Zealand citizens or residents to join their loved ones in New Zealand for an extended period. Administered by Immigration New Zealand, this visa provides an opportunity for couples to be together while their New Zealand partner is living in the country.

Who Is Eligible For The Partnership Visitor Visa

To be eligible for the Partner of a New Zealander Visitor Visa, applicants must meet specific criteria:

1. Relationship: Applicants must be in a genuine and stable partnership or marriage with a New Zealand citizen or resident. This includes opposite-sex and same-sex couples.

2. Sponsorship: A New Zealand citizen or resident partner must be willing to sponsor their partner’s visa application and provide financial support. The New Zealand sponsor must be an eligible sponsor.  

3. Financial Requirements: Sponsors must demonstrate the ability to financially support their partner during their stay in New Zealand, ensuring they will not need to rely on public funds.

4. Health and Character: Like all New Zealand visa categories, applicants must meet health and character requirements and provide evidence of their good health and character.

Visa Stages

The Partner Visitor Visa typically consists of two stages:

1. Temporary Visa: Initially, successful applicants are granted a temporary visa that allows them to join their New Zealand partner in the country for a specified period. This visa is typically valid for six months or more, depending on the circumstances.

2. Extension or Residence Application: After residing in New Zealand on the temporary visa, applicants may apply for an extension of their visitor visa or consider transitioning to a different visa category, such as a partnership-based residence visa, if they intend to stay longer.

Benefits

The Partner Visitor Visa offers numerous benefits:

1. Access to Services: Visa holders can access New Zealand’s healthcare and education services, ensuring their well-being during their stay.

2. Potential Path to Residence: Depending on the nature of their partnership, visa holders may explore pathways to residence in New Zealand through partnership-based visa categories.

Our Visa Services

Once you contact the team at Absolute Immigration, we will arrange a discovery call to find out more about your situation.

After our discovery call, your dedicated Migration Agent will develop a Migration Strategy that will outline the steps involved and the details required to lodge your Partnership Visitor visa application.

Once you have approved your Strategy, we take over and begin your application using the documents and information you provide.  On your behalf, we are able to lodge your visa application with Immigration New Zealand which takes away the stress from you!

Apply For A Partnership Visitor Visa

Step 1

Once you reach out to Absolute Immigration, we set up a discovery call to understand what your needs are and what Visa best suits you.

Step 2

From there, we will send you a Strategy proposal outlining the steps we will take to assist you in getting a Visa for you to sign off on.

Step 3

Now our team leaps into action, following immigration pathways, taking care of the paperwork and helping you through the entire application process.

Take the first step and schedule a call

Call us

You can reach our team via our support line at +64 800 250 001 or schedule a consultation through our Acuity Portal

Email us

You can get in touch with the team through our support email: aisupport@absoluteimmigration.com

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a visa category for the partner of a New Zealand citizen, who wish to be together in New Zealand. It offers a pathway to stability, career growth, and the opportunity to contribute to New Zealand’s workforce and society.

Applicants must have a New Zealand resident partner, who is willing to sponsor them in the country.

The easiest way to apply for a Partnership Visitor Visa in New Zealand is to contact Absolute Immigration.  A discovery call with our experienced team will ensure you are on the right immigration pathway for your circumstances.

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