My partner was the principal applicant when we were granted residence but we have now separated
Can I still apply for a permanent resident visa?
If you're a non-principal applicant who has separated or divorced while on a resident visa you can apply for a permanent resident visa in your own right.
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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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Apply for a permanent resident visa
Show us evidence of the divorce or separation.
Non-principal applicant exceptions