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New Zealand Marriage/Partner Visa

To be granted a Residence Visa for New Zealand you and your partner (marriage/no marriage) will need to meet the basic requirements for partners.

To be eligible you will need to prove you:

• Are living together (and have been for a minimum of 12 months) in a genuine and stable relationship;
• Are both aged 18 years or older (or can provide evidence of parental/guardian/other consent if either of you are 16 or 17 years of age);
• Met each other prior to your application being made; and
• Are not close relatives.

You must provide evidence supporting the claims made in your application showing:

• Your partner is a New Zealand citizen or resident;
• The sponsorship and support from your partner is genuine; and
• Your relationship is genuine and stable, and has lasted for the minimum period of 12 months.

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You must also be able to meet all health and character requirements, and meet the minimum English language ability to qualify for a New Zealand Partner Visa (marriage/no marriage).