New Zealand•Oceania6 weeks
NZD $2,970
Varies by filing options
Same duration as supporting partner's work visa
Not renewable
Renewal
Not renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
Yes
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Open work-rights visa for partners of holders of qualifying NZ work visas, valid for the same duration as the supporting partner's visa.
Issued by Immigration New Zealand, the Partner of a Worker Work Visa lets spouses, civil union partners, and de facto partners of people holding a qualifying NZ work visa join them and work for the same period as the supporting partner's visa.
The application fee is from NZD 1,630 and 80% of decisions are made within 6 weeks. Holders can work for almost any employer, study for up to 3 months, and travel freely. Dependent children cannot be included and must apply separately. Approval requires a genuine, stable relationship and a supporting partner whose qualifying visa runs longer than 6 months.
This visa is ideal for partners of skilled migrants on qualifying NZ work visas, especially Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) holders, who want open work rights for the duration of their partner's stay.
Must be in a genuine and stable relationship with a partner who holds a qualifying New Zealand work visa.
The supporting partner's visa must be for longer than 6 months (with specific exceptions like Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa).
Must meet health and character requirements.
Must have enough money to live on or an acceptable sponsor.
Must be at least 18 years old (or 16/17 with parental consent).
Passport or official photo ID.
Evidence of relationship (joint bank accounts, tenancy agreements, photos, communication logs).
Completed 'Form for Partners Supporting Partnership-Based Temporary Entry Applications'.
Evidence of funds or sponsorship form.
Medical and police certificates (if required based on duration of stay).
| Partnership-Based Temporary Visa Application (INZ 1198) | Fill online |
| Form for Partners Supporting Partnership-Based Temporary Entry Applications (INZ 1146) | Fill online |
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