My partner and I have ended our relationship. Does this affect my visa status?
My partner and I have ended our relationship. Depending on the type of visa you have, this might affect your visa status.
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- My partner was the principal applicant when we were granted residence but we have now separated
- I have a traffic offence in New Zealand
- I was granted residency on my Australian passport, but is has expired. Will this affect my status?
- I entered New Zealand on a UK passport, but now have an Australian Resident Visa
- My partner and I have ended our relationship. Does this affect my visa status?
- If I am travelling and won’t return before travel conditions on my resident visa expire, what can I do?
- I want to join my adult children and live in New Zealand
- How long can I travel or be away overseas?
- Can I get a refund of my residence application or expression of interest fee?
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You are on a residence visa
If we have already granted you residence based on your relationship, your residence status remains the same even if you separate.
You are on a temporary visa
You can:
- apply for a visitor or work visa in your own right, or
- leave New Zealand within a reasonable time.
If you stay on the visa based on the partnership, you may be liable for deportation.