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You must:
Be 18 years or older (16–17 with parental consent)
Be in good health and of good character
Share a genuine, stable relationship with a NZ citizen or resident
Live together (for work- and residence-category applications)
Provide sufficient evidence of cohabitation, financial interdependence and social recognition
Have a partner eligible to sponsor you (not a close relative)
Our experienced immigration specialists can make all the difference, talk to us about your matter with ease and let us assist you in navigating to a successful outcome.
Visitor Partnership Visa
Stay with your partner for up to 90 days (extensions in special cases)
Evidence required: relationship proof, funds to support your stay, intent to return home, partner’s valid NZ status
Work Partnership Visa
Work for any employer; study up to three months
Must live together and share financial/domestic duties
Evidence: genuine relationship proof, health and character clearance, financial capability
Resident Partnership Visa
For couples who have lived together continuously for 12 months or more
Higher evidential standard to show long-term commitment and shared life
Strong, varied documentation improves your chances:
Relationship proof: marriage/civil union certificate, joint tenancy or mortgage
Financial interdependence: joint bank accounts, shared bills and loans
Cohabitation: utility bills, mail addressed to both partners
Social recognition: photos together, invitations addressed jointly, social-media posts
Life milestones: travel itineraries, birth certificates of children, event programmes
Timeline: a clear chronology of key relationship events, with dated evidence
Prestige Legal Group specialises in partnership-visa applications. Contact us for tailored advice and comprehensive support every step of the way.
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