WF3.1 People entering New Zealand for the purpose of marriage wishing to work (29/04/2002)

1. People intending to marry New Zealand citizens or residents in New Zealand who wish to work may be issued with a work visa authorising a permit for a maximum stay of 9 months from their date of arrival, provided that:
   1. the couple genuinely intends to marry within 9 months of the applicant's arrival in New Zealand, and
   2. it is intended that the marriage will be maintained on a long term and exclusive basis, and
   3. the New Zealand resident or citizen they intend to marry expects to be in New Zealand for the same period of time applied for by the applicant, and
   4. the New Zealand resident or citizen they intend to marry supports the application, and
   5. there is no legal impediment to the intended marriage.
2. If the initial permit is current for less than 9 months, a further permit may be granted for up to 9 months from the date of arrival in New Zealand.
3. If applicants are already in New Zealand when applying, the permit will be current for a maximum of 9 months from their date of arrival in New Zealand.

   Note: The applicant does not require an outward ticket if the New Zealand citizen or resident they intend to marry or another New Zealand citizen or resident formally sponsors the applicant using the relevant NZIS sponsorship form, and if this sponsorship includes a guarantee of repatriation.

4. Applicants whose initial permit is current for less than 9 months:
   1. must apply for a further permit before the initial permit expires, and
   2. are eligible for a maximum stay of only 9 months from the date of their arrival in New Zealand, unless they apply for residence after their marriage.

Effective 29/04/2002