To apply for this visa, you will first need to create an account. Once you have done this, you can then log in and apply. You can also use your log in to check your application status.
To submit an expression of interest, you will first need to create an account. Once you have done this, you can then log in and submit an EOI. You can also use your log in to check the status of your EOI.
Student visa
Log in here to apply online for your Student visa. If you do not have an account, you can create one here.
If you are a current visa holder and provide your details to a third-party (such as a bank), they can use this information to verify your visa using the Visa Verification Service. Read this information before you login.
To apply for one of these visas, you’ll first need to create an account. Once you have done this, you can then log in and apply. You can also use your log in to check your application status.
Information about
Partner of a New Zealander Work Visa
This visa will allow you to join your partner in New Zealand. You’ll be able to get a job, and in your free time, enjoy New Zealand’s scenery, adventure, culture and friendly people.
This visa will allow you to join your partner in New Zealand. You’ll be able to get a job, and in your free time, enjoy New Zealand’s scenery, adventure, culture and friendly people.
If you submit a paper application, provide your original passport or a certified copy. We can usually process your application faster if you provide your original passport.
If you apply online, you must upload a copy of your passport when you apply. We will let you know if you need to send your passport after you've applied.
You may need to provide police certificates as proof of your good character.
If you are aged 17 or older and plan to stay in New Zealand for more than 24 months (including any time you have already spent in New Zealand), you must provide police certificates from:
any country you are a citizen of
any country you have spent more than 5 years in since you turned 17.
You do not need to provide police certificates if:
you have provided them to us with an earlier visa application, and
If your partner is a New Zealand resident because of their citizenship or residence status in Australia, they may provide their Australian passport, permanent residence or resident return visa.
Your relationship with your partner
You and your partner must be living together in a genuine and stable relationship
Your partner must meet our good character requirements or be granted a character waiver. We may ask your partner to provide a police certificate from any country they have spent 12 months or more in over the last 10 years. This applies whether the time was spent in one or more visits.
Your partner will not meet our character requirements if they have any convictions for domestic violence or sexual offences. If your partner does not meet our character requirements, we will consider whether they are eligible for a character waiver.
The information below will help you understand the process, timeframes and costs involved in applying for this visa, so you can plan ahead and have the best chance of submitting a complete application.
You must apply for entry permission when you arrive in New Zealand. You can do this by completing an arrival card, which you are given on the way to New Zealand.
