WF2 Partners of New Zealand citizens or residents

Partners (see E4.1.10) of New Zealand citizens or residents may be issued with a work visa and/or granted a work permit provided that:

1. they are living together in a genuine and stable relationship (see E4.5.1 and E4.1.15); and
2. the New Zealand partner intends to be in New Zealand for the same period of time applied for by the applicant; and
3. the New Zealand partner supports the application; and
   1. complies with the minimum requirements for recognition of partnerships (see E4.1.10(b) and F2.15); and
   2. meets the character requirements for partners supporting 'partnership-based temporary entry applications' set out at E7.45.

Effective 31/03/2008