Introduction
Looking to apply for New Zealand Visa in reference to your Partner/Spouse which means you’re married to the person who has visa to be in New Zealand. Then it becomes essential for you to understand under which visa-category you can apply depending upon the status of your Partner/Spouse. The Partner Visa for New Zealand can be categorized followingly:
Partner/Spouse of person having Student Visa
As per the NZ Immigration Guidelines, this category is called ‘Partner of Student Work Visa’. This has further subcategory depending upon the level of the course your Partner is studying in New Zealand:
If your partner holds Student Visa for New Zealand for studying a Level 7 or 8 Qualification of the disciplines which are in NZ’s Long Term Skill Shortage List or Level 9 or 10 Qualification, then join your Partner and get eligible for:
- Work Visa
- Study upto 3 Months
- Any other course mentioned above, you can apply for: Visitor Visa
Partner of person who is Resident/Citizen
This is known as the ‘Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa’. You get eligible to study, work and live in New Zealand. And if you’ve a child/children having age 24 or less than 24, are eligible to apply for the Visa in your application.