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V3.125 Partners and dependent children of military visa holders

  1. Partners (see E4.1.20) and dependent children (see E4.1.10) of military visa holders, may be granted visitor visas if that type of visa is appropriate to their needs for the same period as the military visa held, or deemed to be held, by the applicant's partner or parent.
  2. Applicants must meet temporary entry class requirements for lodging an application as set out at E4, bona fide applicants as set out at E5, and health and character requirements as set out at A4.5 and A5.5, but are exempt from:
    1. providing evidence of enrolment; and
    2. providing guarantees of accommodation and maintenance; and
    3. meeting onward travel requirements.
  3. Before granting a visitor visa, immigration officers must be satisfied that the applicant's partner or parent:
    1. holds a military visa; or
    2. is eligible to be granted a military visa; or
    3. is deemed to be granted a military visa.

V3.125.1 Partners of military visa holders

  1. Partners of military visa holders must prove to the satisfaction of an immigration officer that:
    1. they are living together with their partner in a genuine and stable partnership at the time their application is made; and
    2. they comply with the minimum requirements for recognition of partnerships (see E4.5.15 and F2.15); and
    3. their partner supports the application.
  2. Evidence of the applicant’s relationship to the military visa holder must be provided in the following forms:
    1. evidence of their relationship with their 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. (E4.5.35 sets out the types of evidence that are required).

Effective 17/11/2014

IN THIS SECTION

V3.1 Group visas

V3.5 Business visitors

V3.10 Partners and dependent children of student or work visa holders

V3.15 Partners of New Zealand citizens or residence class visa holders

V3.20 Dependent children of New Zealand citizens or residence class visa holders

V3.25 Children entering New Zealand for adoption

V3.30 Children adopted overseas before their New Zealand citizenship is confirmed

V3.35 Culturally arranged marriage

V3.40 Entry to New Zealand for the purpose of medical treatment or consultation

V3.45 Applicants wanting to obtain occupational registration in New Zealand

V3.50 Persons associated with a Contracting Party to the Antarctic Treaty and other Antarctic travellers

V3.55 Visiting Media Programme (VMP)

V3.60 Pitcairn Islanders

V3.65 Conference delegates

V3.70 Crew members joining vessels or aircraft

V3.75 Department of Conservation volunteers (to 25/08/2014)

V3.80 Visitors arriving by yacht or private aircraft

V3.81 Owners and crew of super yachts

V3.85 Sports people, support staff, match and tournament officials and media and broadcasting personnel associated with sports events, tours or tournaments

V3.90 Visitor visas for refugee or protection status claimants

V3.95 German law students and graduates

V3.100 Guardians accompanying students to New Zealand

V3.105 APEC Business Travel Cardholders

V3.110 Parent and grandparent multiple entry visitor visa instructions

V3.115 Work visa holders dismissed during a trial period

V3.120 Temporary Retirement Category

V3.130 Visiting academics

V3.135 Visitor visas for child victims of people trafficking

V3.140 Approved arts or music festival

V3.145 Short-term live entertainment acts

V3.150 International Tour Escorts

V3.155 Persons departing New Zealand during COVID-19

PREVIOUS IMMIGRATION INSTRUCTIONS

V3.125 Partners and dependent children of military visa holders (30/04/2011)

V3.125 Partners and dependent children of military visa holders (29/11/2010)

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