WF2.10 Evidential requirements for partners of...

WF2.10 Evidential requirements for partners of New Zealand citizens or residents

Visa and immigration officers must sight evidence of the following:

1. the applicant's partner's New Zealand citizenship or New Zealand residence status; and
2. 1. their relationship with their New Zealand partner, and
   2. evidence that demonstrates they are living together with that partner in a genuine and stable partnership at the time their application is made. (F2.20 sets out the types of evidence that are required); and
3. that the New Zealand partner has completed the Form for partners supporting partnership-based temporary entry applications (INZ 1146) confirming:
   1. that they support the application, and
   2. they are an eligible sponsor, and
   3. they comply with the minimum requirements for recognition of partnerships (see E4.1.10 and F2.15), and
   4. that they meet the character requirements for partners supporting 'partnership- based temporary entry applications' set out at E7.45; and
4. that the applicant and New Zealand partner are intending to live in New Zealand for the same period of time.

Effective 05/11/2007