Partnership Work Visas
Work visa advice for eligible partners of New Zealand citizens, residents and qualifying visa holders.
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New Zealand Partnership Visa Assistance
NZIES provides licensed New Zealand immigration advice for partnership work visas, partnership visitor visas and partnership residence visas. We assist couples in New Zealand and overseas.
Get professional immigration advice tailored to your relationship and circumstances.
Enquire About a Partnership VisaProfessional Help With Your New Zealand Partnership Visa
Immigration New Zealand considers whether couples are living together in a genuine and stable relationship and whether the relevant visa requirements are met.
Marriage alone does not automatically establish eligibility. NZIES assists couples with eligibility assessments, evidence reviews and visa applications.
Every Relationship Is Different
We assess living arrangements, relationship history, periods of separation and potential future immigration pathways.
Partnership Visa Options in New Zealand
Partnership Visitor Visas
Visitor visa advice for eligible couples seeking to spend time together in New Zealand.
Partnership Residence Visas
Residence visa assistance for eligible partners of New Zealand citizens or residents, including relationship evidence assessments.
Partnership Immigration Advice for Couples
Partners of New Zealand Citizens or Residents
Temporary partnership visa and residence advice for eligible couples.
Partners of Migrant Workers
Partner visa options for eligible New Zealand work visa holders, including certain AEWV holders.
Partners of International Students
Visitor and work visa options for partners of eligible student visa holders.
Couples With Complex Circumstances
Immigration advice involving periods living apart, limited documentation, previous declines and other concerns.
Is Your Partnership Evidence Strong Enough?
Immigration New Zealand requires appropriate evidence of a genuine and stable relationship and living together. The applicable requirements depend on the visa category.
NZIES can review relationship documentation, identify potential weaknesses and advise on your circumstances.
Common Areas of Concern
- Evidence of living together
- Genuine and stable relationship history
- Financial and household arrangements
- Periods of living separately
- Previous visa applications or declines
- Supporting partner eligibility
How NZIES Can Help With Your Partnership Visa
Eligibility Assessment
Reviewing the relationship, supporting partner's status and applicable immigration requirements.
Document Review
Reviewing relationship evidence and identifying documentation concerns.
Visa Application Preparation
Professional preparation and lodgement of eligible partnership visa applications.
INZ Requests for Information
Assistance responding to requests for further evidence or clarification.
Complex Partnership Matters
Reviewing separations, limited evidence and previous immigration concerns.
Long-Term Immigration Planning
Advice on possible future visa and residence pathways.
Licensed Immigration Advice With a Personal Approach
New Zealand Immigration & Employment Solutions provides professional immigration advice to individuals and families.
NZIES is led by Clint Densem, Licensed Immigration Adviser, Licence No. 202000259.
Based in Christchurch, NZIES assists clients throughout New Zealand and internationally.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Zealand Partnership Visas
Do we need to be married to apply for a partnership visa?
No. Eligible marriages, civil unions and de facto relationships may qualify. All applicable requirements must be met.
Is a marriage certificate enough for a partnership visa?
No. A marriage certificate alone does not establish that a couple is living together in a genuine and stable relationship.
Do we need to have lived together?
Partnership visas generally require evidence of living together. Partnership-based residence generally requires at least 12 months of qualifying living together.
Can I apply if my partner and I have spent time living apart?
Periods of separation do not necessarily prevent approval. The reasons, duration and supporting evidence are relevant.
Can an AEWV holder support a partnership visa?
Some AEWV holders may support eligible partner visa applications, depending on applicable employment, remuneration and immigration requirements.
Can my partner work in New Zealand on a partnership visa?
Certain partnership visas provide work rights while visitor visas generally do not permit local employment.
Can I obtain New Zealand residence through my partner?
Eligible partners of New Zealand citizens or residents may qualify for partnership residence if they meet the requirements.
Can NZIES help if my partnership visa was previously declined?
Yes. NZIES can review previous decisions and assess potential next steps.
Does NZIES assist couples living outside New Zealand?
Yes. NZIES assists clients throughout New Zealand and internationally.
Need Help With Your New Zealand Partnership Visa?
Contact NZIES for licensed immigration advice on partnership work, visitor and residence visa applications.
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