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Partnership visas allow people to live in New Zealand based on their relationship with a New Zealand citizen, resident, or visa holder. These visas recognise marriages, civil unions, and de facto relationships, provided the couple can demonstrate that they are living together in a genuine and stable partnership. Applications focus heavily on evidence of the relationship, including shared living arrangements, financial interdependence, and a commitment to a shared life, and may provide pathways to work rights and residence depending on the circumstances.
Overseas Partner
Partnership Work/Residence
It’s complicated

Overseas Partner

Many genuine couples who are overseas may not yet meet Immigration New Zealand’s living together requirement. We are very experienced in such cases and can work with you put together a case to Immigration New Zealand.

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Partnership Work/Residence

Partnership-based work and residence visas allow partners of New Zealand citizens, residents, or visa holders to live and work in New Zealand based on their relationship. We assist with preparing clear, well-evidenced applications that demonstrate your partnership meets Immigration New Zealand’s requirements, with a focus on achieving the best possible outcome.

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It’s complicated

Some partnership situations fall outside Immigration New Zealand’s standard expectations, such as polyamorous relationships, New Zealand partners with criminal convictions, or where the New Zealand partner has previously supported more than one partner for visas. We take a careful, strategic approach in these cases, addressing the specific issues upfront and preparing clear, well‑evidenced applications to give your relationship the best possible prospects of approval.

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