Dependent visa for New Zealand

Spouse Visa for New Zealand – Complete Guide to Join Your Partner

If you’re the partner of a New Zealand citizen or resident visa holder, you can apply for a New Zealand spouse visa to live in New Zealand permanently. A New Zealand spouse visa allows reuniting with your partner or spouse, who's dependent on living, working, and studying in New Zealand, indefinitely. There are 3 major subcategories to apply for a New Zealand spouse visa from India.

Spouse visa for New Zealand

New Zealand has the following type of spouse visas:

Partner of a Student Visa

This visa allows you to work in New Zealand if you have a partner who is studying an eligible level 7 or 8 qualification or any level 9 or 10 qualification.

Partner of a Worker Work Visa

This visa allows you to work in New Zealand while your partner is here on a work visa.

Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa

This visa allows you to get New Zealand residence if you have a partner who is a New Zealand citizen or resident.

New Zealand Spouse Visa Requirements

If you are married to or in a relationship with a person who is a New Zealand citizen/work permit holder or studying in New Zealand. You may be eligible for a New Zealand Spouse/Partner Visa. This allows you to live, work, and study in New Zealand. The requirements for a New Zealand Spouse visa totally depend upon the category under which you want to apply.

1) Types of spouse/partner visas:

The first step is to determine which is the most suitable category for you. There are 3 major streams for the New Zealand partner categories.

🔹 Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa: For partners of New Zealand citizens or residents (leads to PR).
🔹Partner of a Worker Work Visa: If your spouse or partner has a work visa, you may get a work visa.
🔹Partner of a Student Visa: If your partner is studying for a level 7 or 8 course in an eligible field, you may be eligible for a work visa.

2. General Eligibility Criteria:

✅Genuine Relationship: You must prove that you are in a genuine, stable, and long-term relationship
✅Living Together: You must have lived together for at least 12 months (for a residence visa).
✅Financial Support: Your partner must show they can support you financially.
✅Health & Character: You must meet medical and police clearance requirements.

3. Required Documents

📜Proof of Relationship:

✅ Marriage certificate (if married).
✅ Photos together, travel history.
✅ Joint bank accounts, rental agreements, or utility bills.

📜Proof of Living Together:

✅ Rental agreement or mortgage papers with both names.
✅ Utility bills (electricity, water, phone) with both names.

📜Partner’s Documents:

✅ Proof of New Zealand residency or citizenship (passport, resident visa).
✅ Letter of support stating your relationship is genuine.

4. Processing Time and Fees:

⏳Processing Time:

✅ Work Visa (Partner of a Worker/Student) – 1 to 2 months.
✅ Resident Visa (Partner of a New Zealander) – 2 to 6 months.

💰Application Fees:

✅ Partner of a NZ Resident Visa—around NZD 2,750.
✅ Partner of a Student Work Visa: Varies by location, around NZD 1630
✅ Partner of a Worker visa: it is approximately NZ 1630.

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New Zealand partner visa from India : FAQs

Q. Who is eligible for partner visa NZ?

You may be eligible to apply for the New Zealand partner visa if you are in a genuine and stable relationship with a New Zealand citizen or resident.

Q. How long does a partner visa take for New Zealand?

The New Zealand partner visa processing time is 2- 3 months from the date of ap[plication.

Q. What evidence is needed for NZ partner visa?

Applying for a partner visa in New Zealand, you must provide the following documents
Proof of relationship
Financial proof
Photographs
Marriage certificate

Q. How much does a New Zealand partner visa cost?

The New Zealand partner visa fees depend on the category. If you are applying for a Partner Work Visa (temporary), then it will cost you NZ$1630. If you are applying under the Partner Residence Visa, the cost will be NZ$5310.

Q. Is IELTS required for New Zealand spouse visa?

No, IELTS is not mandatory for New Zealand spouse visa from India.

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