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Issued: Wednesday 14 May 2025, 10:55 pm NZST

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Victims of family violence visas

If you are a migrant in New Zealand and have been affected by family violence you may be able to apply for a visa to live and work here.

  • Check if you qualify for a family violence visa

    You may be able to apply for a visa to work or live in New Zealand if you have been affected by family violence.

  • Evidence of family violence for victims of family violence visas

    You can provide any of these types of evidence to show you are a family violence victim when you apply for a victim of family violence visa.

  • Who can make statutory declarations for victims of family violence visas

    Only certain professionals can give you a statutory declaration for a victims of family violence visa.

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