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New Zealand family reunification visa

2 current source-backed family reunification pathways. Verify the responsible authority before applying.

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This page contains 2 current routes for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.

Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-07-14

Current route records

RouteConditionsEffective or checkedOfficial source
Partner of a New Zealander Resident VisaA partner of a New Zealand citizen or resident can qualify if the couple has lived together in a genuine, stable relationship for at least 12 months and the partner supports the application; the visa allows indefinite residence, work and study.2026-07-14Official source
Partner of a New Zealander Resident VisaA partner of a New Zealand citizen or resident can qualify if the couple has lived together in a genuine, stable relationship for at least 12 months and the partner supports the application; the visa allows indefinite residence, work and study.2026-07-14Official source

Fees, processing times and requirements

Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.

RouteFactValueOfficial source
Partner of a New Zealander Resident VisaApplication fee (resident)5,360 NZDOfficial source
Partner of a New Zealander Resident VisaApplication fee (total, resident)5,360 NZDOfficial source
Partner of a New Zealander Resident VisaProcessing time (standard, authority estimate)7 monthsOfficial source
Partner of a New Zealander Resident VisaFirst permit valid for24 monthsOfficial source
Partner of a New Zealander Resident VisaFamily member may workyesOfficial source
Partner of a New Zealander Resident VisaWhere to applyonlineOfficial source
Partner of a New Zealander Resident VisaApplication fee (resident)5,360 NZDOfficial source
Partner of a New Zealander Resident VisaApplication fee (total, resident)5,360 NZDOfficial source
Partner of a New Zealander Resident VisaProcessing time (standard, authority estimate)7 monthsOfficial source
Partner of a New Zealander Resident VisaFirst permit valid for24 monthsOfficial source
Partner of a New Zealander Resident VisaFamily member may workyesOfficial source
Partner of a New Zealander Resident VisaWhere to applyonlineOfficial source

Can you work on this route?

Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.

RoutePublished work answerOfficial source
Partner of a New Zealander Resident VisaThe source limits this broad work access by legality, the ban on commercial sexual services, any occupational registration required for the work, and the business-owner restriction stated on the visa page.Official source
Partner of a New Zealander Resident VisaImmigration New Zealand states that the Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa allows the holder to live, work and study in New Zealand indefinitely and to work in any job for any employer in New Zealand, subject to the listed limits.Official source

Official sources

  1. Official route conditionswww.immigration.govt.nz · Checked 2026-07-14
  2. Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visawww.immigration.govt.nz · Checked 2026-07-14