New Zealand•Oceania6 weeks
2,970 NZD
Same duration as supporting partner's work visa
No
Not Required
Allowed
Available
Not Required
Open work-rights visa for partners of holders of eligible NZ work visas, valid for the same duration as the supporting partner's visa.
Issued by Immigration New Zealand, the Partner of a Worker Work Visa lets spouses, civil union partners, and de facto partners of people holding an eligible NZ work visa join them and work for the same period as the supporting partner's visa.
The application fee is from NZD 1,630 and 80% of decisions are made within 6 weeks. Holders can work for almost any employer, study for up to 3 months, and travel freely. Dependent children cannot be included and must apply separately. Approval requires a genuine, stable relationship and a supporting partner whose qualifying visa runs longer than 6 months.
This visa is ideal for partners of skilled migrants on eligible NZ work visas, especially Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) holders, who want open work rights for the duration of their partner's stay.
Must be in a genuine and stable relationship with a partner who holds an eligible New Zealand work visa.
The supporting partner's visa must be for longer than 6 months (with specific exceptions like Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa).
Must meet health and character requirements.
Must have enough money to live on or an acceptable sponsor.
Must be at least 18 years old (or 16/17 with parental consent).
Education
none or higher
Passport or official photo ID.
Evidence of relationship (joint bank accounts, tenancy agreements, photos, communication logs).
Completed 'Form for Partners Supporting Partnership-Based Temporary Entry Applications'.
Evidence of funds or sponsorship form.
Medical and police certificates (if required based on duration of stay).
| Partnership-Based Temporary Visa Application (INZ 1198) | Fill online |
| Form for Partners Supporting Partnership-Based Temporary Entry Applications (INZ 1146) | Fill online |
| Application Steps | Confirm supporting partner has an eligible NZ work visa or is applying for one; Gather relationship … | immigration.govt.nz |
| Dependent Visa | Dependent children not included; must apply separately | immigration.govt.nz |
| Fee Breakdown · 0 · amount | 1630 | immigration.govt.nz |
| Fees | From NZD 1,630 | immigration.govt.nz |
| Forms | Partnership-Based Temporary Visa Application (INZ 1198); Form for Partners Supporting Partnership-Ba… | immigration.govt.nz |
| Official Info | https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/partner-of-a-worker-work-visa/ | immigration.govt.nz |
| Max Stay | Same duration as supporting partner's work visa | immigration.govt.nz |
| Processing Estimates | {"track":"median","lowDays":28,"highDays":28,"label":"Median (50th percentile)"}; {"track":"p80","lo… | immigration.govt.nz |
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