Guidelines

How long does a NZ partnership visa take?

How long does a NZ partnership visa take?

Work visas

Visa 50% of applications completed within: 90% of applications completed within:
Essentials Skills 30 days 66 days
Partner of a New Zealander 35 days 5 months
Partner of student 33 days 3 months
Partner of worker 37 days 75 days

How long is a partnership visa?

You can only have this visa for 2 years, but before it expires you can apply for residence based on your partnership. You cannot include dependent children in your visa application, but they can apply for visas based on their relationship to you.

Can I bring my girlfriend to NZ?

If your partner is a New Zealand citizen or residence class visa holder, you can come to New Zealand as a visitor. Depending on how long you’ve been together, you may be able to stay here for up to 2 years.

Is EOI NZ Open?

EOIs for the SMC have been suspended. Immigration New Zealand will focus on processing applications from people who are in New Zealand or those eligible to travel here while border restrictions are in place.

What can be used as proof of relationship?

The best proof of relationship is a certified copy of the civil or religious birth record of the person filing for benefits showing the parents’ names. When the relationship involves a legally adopted child or the parent of a legally adopted child, the best proof is a certified copy of the decree or order of adoption.

What documents do you need for a partner visa?

Applicant document Checklist for a Partner visa

  • a birth certificate showing the names of both parents:
  • identification pages of a family book showing the names of both parents.
  • identification pages of an identification document issued by the government.

How much does a partner visa cost?

The cost of a partner visa The base fee for the combined application for an Australian partner visa is AUD 7,715. When Prospective Marriage visa holders apply for the Partner visa after they’re married, they will need to pay a further AUD 1,285.

How much does a partnership visa cost NZ?

Professional Visa Solutions aims to help its clients get their New Zealand Visa approvals at the best price – our typical fees for Partnership Residence Visa is NZ$ 4,000 – 5,000.

How much does partner visa cost?

A partner visa is expensive. In 2018, both visas sit at a base fee of $7160 each. Another $3585 is charged for every additional applicant over 18 years of age, and $1,795 for every applicant under 18.

Who can apply for EOI NZ?

Identity. You must provide proof of your identity.

  • Character. You must be of good character.
  • Health. You must be in good health.
  • English language. You must be able to speak English.
  • Age. You must be 55 years or under when you apply for residence.
  • Skilled employment.
  • Qualifications.
  • Work experience.
  • How do I write affidavit for proof of relationship?

    How to Write an I-130 Affidavit

    1. Full name and address of affiant.
    2. Date and place of birth.
    3. Relationship to I-130 petitioner and spouse.
    4. An account of your relationship explaining: How you met the couple. Time frame you have known the couple. Give a sense of the frequency (i.e. frequently socialize)
    5. Date and signature.