New Zealand Spouse Visa
Introduction
If you are planning to apply for a New Zealand visa based on your relationship with your partner/spouse, it is important to know the visa category that you may qualify for based on your partner/spouse’s status. The Partner Visa for New Zealand is categorized as follows:
Partnership-Based Work Visa:
If your partner/spouse is a New Zealand work visa holder or a New Zealand resident, you may apply for a Partnership-Based Work Visa. This visa grant you permission to work and live in New Zealand for a specified period of time.
Partner of A New Zealand Country Citizen or Resident Visa:
If your partner/spouse is a New Zealand citizen or resident, you may apply for a Spouse of a New Zealand Citizen or Resident Visa. This visa grant you permission to live and work in New Zealand Country indefinitely.
Partner of a Student Work Visa: :
If your partner/spouse is a student visa holder in New Zealand, you may apply for a Partner of a Student Work Visa. This visa allows you to work and live in New Zealand for the same duration as your partner/spouse’s student visa.
Visitor Visa:
If you are not planning to work in New Zealand and only want to visit your partner/spouse, you may apply for a Visitor Visa. This visa grant you permission to stay in New Zealand for a maximum period of 9 months in an 18-month period.