RW5 English language requirements for...

RW5 English language requirements for non-principal applicants under the Residence from Work category

See RW5 Effective 29/04/2002

To be issued a residence visa or granted a residence permit, partners* and dependent children aged 16 and older, who are included in Residence from Work category applications, must either:

1. show that they meet a minimum standard of English to ensure their English language ability is sufficient to assist them to successfully settle in New Zealand, or
2. pre-purchase ESOL training.

Effective 29/09/2003