A new partnership is often the reason people choose to leave their homeland and start a new life in New Zealand. And many have found New Zealand a great place to live, work and raise a family.

If you are a partner of a New Zealand resident

If you wish to move to New Zealand to join your partner, you will need to apply for residence in New Zealand. Your partner must be a New Zealand citizen or resident, and support your application.

But, find out first…

What opportunities are there in New Zealand?

Would I like to live in New Zealand? NewZealandNow.govt.nz has been designed to give you a small taste of the country, the people and our way of life.

Can I move to New Zealand?

How do I go about applying to move to New Zealand?

Tell me more – I'm accepted.

Maybe you have been in New Zealand for a while, and your circumstances have changed...

How is my visa affected?

If you wish to support your partner's application

You must be a New Zealand citizen or resident, and be eligible to support your partner's application. Find out the requirements to support your partner, so they can join you in New Zealand.