Information about Victims of Family Violence Resident Visa
You can apply for this visa if you have experienced family violence from a New Zealand citizen or resident. It allows you to live and work in New Zealand permanently.
With this visa you can
- Live, work and study in New Zealand.
Things to note
- You can apply if you were in a relationship with a New Zealand citizen or resident visa holder that ended due to family violence.
- You must show that you are unable to return to your home country.
- You can include dependent children, aged 24 and under, in your visa application.
- You do not have to pay application costs for applications under this category.
Check that you meet the detailed criteria.