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F2.1 Objective

Partnership Category contributes to the overall objective of the Family Categories (see F1) by allowing the partners of New Zealand citizens and residence class visa holders to apply for a residence class visa in order to live with their partner in New Zealand.

Note: Partners of New Zealand citizens and residence class visa holders do not have an automatic right of residence in New Zealand.

Effective 29/11/2010

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F2.5 How do partners of New Zealand citizens and residents qualify for a residence class visa?

F2.10 Definitions

F2.15 Minimum requirements for the recognition of partnerships

F2.20 Evidence

F2.25 Verification

F2.30 Determining if the couple is living together in a partnership that is genuine and stable

F2.35 Deferring the final decision if the partnership is genuine and stable but less than 12 months duration (to 08/05/2017)

F2.40 General rules
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