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partner (temporary entry)

From policy: E4.1 Who may be included in an application (Generic temporary entry)

E4.1.10 Definition of 'partner'

Immigration Regulations 1999 reg 20

  1. For the purpose of inclusion in an application, or where a person otherwise relies on such a relationship for the purpose of obtaining a temporary visa or permit, 'partner' means:
    1. a person who is legally married
    2. a person who is in a civil union relationship (whether same sex or heterosexual), or
    3. a person who is in a de facto relationship, (whether same sex or heterosexual) with,
      • a principal applicant in an application for a temporary visa or permit, or
      • a person who is a New Zealand citizen or resident, or
      • a person who is an applicant for, or the holder of a student or work visa or permit.
  2. References to 'partner' in temporary entry policy mean 'partner' as defined in (a) above.

Effective 04/07/2005

partner (29/09/2003)

THIS IS NOT A CURRENT DEFINITION

From policy: E4.1 Who may be included in an application (Generic temporary entry)

E4.1.10 Definition of 'partner'

Immigration Regulations 1999 reg 20

  1. For the purpose of inclusion in an application, or where a person otherwise relies on such a relationship for the purpose of obtaining a temporary visa or permit, 'partner' means:
    1. a person who is legally married to, or
    2. a person who is in an interdependent partnership akin to a marriage, (whether same sex or heterosexual) with,
      • a principal applicant in an application for a temporary visa or permit, or
      • a person who is a New Zealand citizen or resident, or
      • a person who is an applicant for, or the holder of a student or work visa or permit.
  2. References to 'partner' in temporary entry policy mean 'partner' as defined in (a) above.

Effective 29/09/2003

de facto partner (26/07/1999)

THIS IS NOT A CURRENT DEFINITION

From policy: E4.1 Who may be included in an application (Generic temporary entry)

E4.1.10 Definition of 'de facto partner'

  1. A de facto partner is a partner in a heterosexual or same sex relationship who has been living with their partner in a genuine and stable relationship for at least 2 years immediately before their application is made.
  2. References to 'partner' in temporary entry policy mean de facto partner as defined above.

Effective 26/07/1999
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