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Partner of a New Zealander Work Visa reference checklist
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Some of these may not be required for your application. These are the documents Immigration New Zealand names on its own pages for this visa. It is not a complete list of everything you may be asked for. KinVisa does not determine which items apply to you. The wording under each item comes from Immigration New Zealand, taken from the page linked with it.
You must upload a high-quality a scan of the information page of your passport or travel document.
View Immigration New Zealand source› Process to apply › Applying for a visa › Applying online › Providing your passport for an online application › What to providehttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/process-to-apply/applying-for-a-visa/applying-online/providing-your-passport-for-an-online-application/The visa page lists a copy of your passport or certificate of identity among the documents to provide when you apply.
Immigration New Zealand lists the following examples
- 1.Passport or certificate of identity valid beyond your planned departure
Your passport or certificate of identity must be valid for at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave New Zealand.
View Immigration New Zealand source› Documents you need › When you apply - 2.Scanned copies of other passport pages (visa records, entry and exit stamps)
You may also be asked to provide a scanned copy of other pages of your passport. For example all pages with visa records, and entry and exit stamps.
View Immigration New Zealand source› Process to apply › Applying for a visa › Applying online › Providing your passport for an online application › What to providehttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/process-to-apply/applying-for-a-visa/applying-online/providing-your-passport-for-an-online-application/
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If we need to see your physical passport to confirm your identity, we will: email you after you submit your application.
View Immigration New Zealand source› Process to apply › Applying for a visa › Applying online › Providing your passport for an online application › Providing your physical passporthttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/process-to-apply/applying-for-a-visa/applying-online/providing-your-passport-for-an-online-application/You may also provide your Hukou — household registration book as an additional form of identity.
View Immigration New Zealand source› Documents you need › When you apply › Citizens of China applying from China, Hong Kong or MacaoYou must also provide a copy of your identity card.
View Immigration New Zealand source› Documents you need › When you apply › Applicants from Hong Kong or Macao applying within China, Hong Kong or MacaoThe photo you give us for your visa application or NZeTA request must: clearly identify you, not be altered, and meet our photo standards.
View Immigration New Zealand source› Process to apply › Applying for a visa › Applying online › Uploading documents and photos › Acceptable photos for a visa or NZeTA › Meeting our photo standardshttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/process-to-apply/applying-for-a-visa/applying-online/uploading-documents-and-photos/visa-and-nzeta-photos/The visa page states 1 acceptable photo if you apply online, or 2 photos if you apply on paper.
Immigration New Zealand lists the following examples
- 1.Two passport-sized colour photographs for a paper application
All applicants must provide: Two passport-sized colour photographs.
View Immigration New Zealand source› Application checklist › All applicants must providehttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/assets/inz/documents/forms-and-guides/inz1198.pdfImmigration New Zealand states this requirement in the Partnership-Based Temporary Visa Application (INZ 1198), which is the paper application form for this visa.
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When you apply, you will need to provide: documents to show your relationship with your partner.
View Immigration New Zealand source› Documents you need › When you applyImmigration New Zealand lists the following examples
- 1.Evidence you are currently living together in a genuine and stable relationship
Partners of New Zealand citizens, residents and visa holders must provide: Evidence you are currently living together in a genuine and stable relationship.
View Immigration New Zealand source› Application checklist › Partners of New Zealand citizens, residents and visa holders must providehttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/assets/inz/documents/forms-and-guides/inz1198.pdfImmigration New Zealand states this in the Partnership-Based Temporary Visa Application (INZ 1198), the application form for this visa.
Such as: Joint ownership of, or home loan for, residential property, Joint rental agreement or rental receipts, Joint utility accounts (power or phone bills), Mail sent to your shared address, Information about periods you and your partner lived apart.
- 2.Evidence of how long you have been living together
Partners of New Zealand citizens, residents and visa holders must provide: Evidence of the duration you have been living together with emphasis on the last 12 months.
View Immigration New Zealand source› Application checklist › Partners of New Zealand citizens, residents and visa holders must providehttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/assets/inz/documents/forms-and-guides/inz1198.pdfThe visa page states that the length of the visa depends on whether you have lived with your partner for less than 12 months or for 12 months or more.
- 3.Evidence of how long you have been in the partnership
Partners of New Zealand citizens, residents and visa holders must provide: Evidence of the duration of your partnership.
View Immigration New Zealand source› Application checklist › Partners of New Zealand citizens, residents and visa holders must providehttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/assets/inz/documents/forms-and-guides/inz1198.pdf - 4.Evidence that your relationship is genuine and stable
Evidence of having a genuine and stable relationship needs to show that: others recognise your relationship, you make decisions and plans together, you spend leisure time together, you parent together, if you have children.
View Immigration New Zealand source› Process to apply › Once you have a visa › Bringing family to New Zealand › Partnership and how to prove it › Providing evidence of your partnership › Having a genuine and stable relationshiphttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/process-to-apply/once-you-have-a-visa/bringing-family-to-new-zealand/partnership-and-how-to-prove-it/Such as: Marriage or civil union certificate, Birth certificates for children you share, Joint bank account records, Evidence of joint ownership of assets, Joint credit cards or hire purchase agreements, Records of mutually agreed financial arrangements, Cards, letters or emails sent to you and your partner, Chat records and communication between you and your partner, Social media posts or photos of you together, Letters of support recognising your partnership.
- 5.Letter outlining the history of your relationship
Documents which help support your partnership could include, but are not limited to: a letter which outlines the history of your relationship.
View Immigration New Zealand source› Application checklist › Partners of New Zealand citizens, residents and visa holders must providehttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/assets/inz/documents/forms-and-guides/inz1198.pdfImmigration New Zealand lists this among the documents in the Partnership-Based Temporary Visa Application (INZ 1198).
- 6.Evidence that your parent or guardian supports your partnership
Partners of New Zealand citizens, residents and visa holders must provide: If you are 16 or 17, evidence that your parent or guardian supports your partnership.
View Immigration New Zealand source› Application checklist › Partners of New Zealand citizens, residents and visa holders must providehttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/assets/inz/documents/forms-and-guides/inz1198.pdfThe partnership guidance also states that you and your supporting partner must be aged 18 or older, or have the consent of your parents or guardians if you are aged 16 or 17.
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Your partner must complete a Form for Partners Supporting Partnership-Based Temporary Entry.
View Immigration New Zealand source› Who can apply › Eligible supporting partnerhttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/assets/inz/documents/forms-and-guides/inz-1146-form-for-partners_april-2016_fa_web.pdfImmigration New Zealand states this form requirement on the visa page under 'Who can apply'; the link is to the form itself.
Your partner must be a New Zealand citizen or resident.
View Immigration New Zealand source› Who can apply › Eligible supporting partner › Your supporting partner's immigration statusImmigration New Zealand lists the following examples
- 1.Certified copy of your partner's passport personal details page, or their birth certificate or citizenship certificate
If your partner is making their application using the form Application for a Partnership-Based Temporary Entry Visa INZ1198, you must supply either a certified copy of your passport's personal details page, or if you are a New Zealand citizen and do not have a passport, a birth certificate or citizenship certificate.
View Immigration New Zealand source› Section B › B11 Indicate your situationhttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/assets/inz/documents/forms-and-guides/inz-1146-form-for-partners_april-2016_fa_web.pdfThe visa page separately lists a New Zealand passport, New Zealand birth certificate, certificate of New Zealand citizenship or New Zealand residence visa as the documents the partner provides.
- 2.Australian passport, Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa held by your partner
If your partner has New Zealand residence because they are an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident, they can provide their: Australian passport, Australian Permanent Resident Visa, or Australian Resident Return Visa.
View Immigration New Zealand source› Who can apply › Eligible supporting partner › Your supporting partner's immigration status
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If your supporting partner is a New Zealand citizen or has a resident visa, they: may be asked to provide police certificates, if you are applying for a temporary visa to work or visit.
View Immigration New Zealand source› Process to apply › Applying for a visa › Providing evidence and documents to support your visa application › Character requirements › Police certificates › Partners supporting your applicationhttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/process-to-apply/applying-for-a-visa/providing-evidence-and-documents-to-support-your-visa-application/character-requirements-third-party-checks-and-police-certificates/police-certificates/The visa page states your partner does not need to provide a New Zealand police certificate, as Immigration New Zealand gets one directly from the authorities.
You must provide police certificates if your total time in New Zealand will be 24 months or longer across all visits. This includes any time you have spent in New Zealand in the past on other visas, even if you have been out of the country since then.
View Immigration New Zealand source› Process to apply › Applying for a visa › Providing evidence and documents to support your visa application › Character requirements › Police certificates › Applying for a student or work visahttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/process-to-apply/applying-for-a-visa/providing-evidence-and-documents-to-support-your-visa-application/character-requirements-third-party-checks-and-police-certificates/police-certificates/The visa page states police certificates must be less than 6 months old when you apply, and that you do not need to provide them if you provided them with an earlier application and they were issued in the last 24 months.
Immigration New Zealand lists the following examples
- 1.Police certificates requested while your application is processed
After you apply, we may contact you and ask for: police certificates as proof of your good character.
View Immigration New Zealand source› Documents you need › After you apply
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If you have a criminal record, we may still be able to grant you a visa. You can provide an explanation of your criminal record when you apply, and we will decide if you meet our good character requirements.
View Immigration New Zealand source› Process to apply › Applying for a visa › Providing evidence and documents to support your visa application › Character requirements › Police certificates › Applying for a student or work visahttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/process-to-apply/applying-for-a-visa/providing-evidence-and-documents-to-support-your-visa-application/character-requirements-third-party-checks-and-police-certificates/police-certificates/When you apply for a visa, you should provide: a full explanation of any character issues, and reasons why you would like a character waiver or special direction.
View Immigration New Zealand source› Process to apply › Applying for a visa › Providing evidence and documents to support your visa application › Character requirements › Character requirements for New Zealand visas › Explaining a character issue when you applyhttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/process-to-apply/applying-for-a-visa/providing-evidence-and-documents-to-support-your-visa-application/character-requirements-third-party-checks-and-police-certificates/character-requirements-for-new-zealand-visas/If you will be staying in New Zealand between 6 and 12 months, you must have a chest X-ray if: you are a citizen of a country that does not have a low incidence of tuberculosis (TB), or you have spent more than 3 months in the past 5 years in a country that does not have a low incidence of TB, or since you last had an X-ray, you have spent more than 6 months in a row in a country that does not have a low incidence of TB.
View Immigration New Zealand source› Process to apply › Applying for a visa › Providing evidence and documents to support your visa application › Health requirements › Who needs an X-ray or medical examination › Who needs a chest X-rayhttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/process-to-apply/applying-for-a-visa/providing-evidence-and-documents-to-support-your-visa-application/health-requirements/who-needs-an-x-ray-or-medical-examination/The same page states that if you will be staying for more than 12 months, you must have a chest X-ray no matter where you are from. The visa page states the requirement differently and both statements are recorded in conflicts_requiring_review.
You must have a medical examination if you will stay in New Zealand for more than 12 months.
View Immigration New Zealand source› Process to apply › Applying for a visa › Providing evidence and documents to support your visa application › Health requirements › Who needs an X-ray or medical examination › Who needs a medical examinationhttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/process-to-apply/applying-for-a-visa/providing-evidence-and-documents-to-support-your-visa-application/health-requirements/who-needs-an-x-ray-or-medical-examination/The visa page states that results of a chest X-ray or medical examination must be less than 3 months old when Immigration New Zealand receives them.
Immigration New Zealand lists the following examples
- 1.General Medical Certificate (INZ 1007)
If you are applying for a visa as the partner of a New Zealand citizen or resident and you were eligible for inclusion, but were not included in, or were withdrawn from, your partner's residence application, you must provide a General Medical Certificate.
View Immigration New Zealand source› Notes › Which medical certificate should be provided?https://www.immigration.govt.nz/assets/inz/documents/forms-and-guides/Partnership-Based-Temporary-Visa-Guide-INZ-1199PDF-453KB.pdfImmigration New Zealand states this in the Partnership-Based Temporary Visa Guide (INZ 1199), the guide published for this visa.
- 2.Limited Medical Certificate (INZ 1201)
The Limited Medical Certificate must only be provided by partners of New Zealand citizens and residents, who meet the requirements to be granted residence under the Partnership Category, which includes living together in a stable and genuine partnership for at least 12 months.
View Immigration New Zealand source› Notes › Which medical certificate should be provided?https://www.immigration.govt.nz/assets/inz/documents/forms-and-guides/Partnership-Based-Temporary-Visa-Guide-INZ-1199PDF-453KB.pdfImmigration New Zealand states this in the Partnership-Based Temporary Visa Guide (INZ 1199), the guide published for this visa.
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To complete your application, you will need to provide the: name of the clinic submitting your health information, if there is no eMedical reference code, or medical certificate, chest X-ray certificate, or both if the clinic gave these to you.
View Immigration New Zealand source› How to apply online › Step 1: Gather your documents › Book medical appointments, if requiredAfter you apply, we may contact you and ask for: evidence of a medical examination or chest X-ray.
View Immigration New Zealand source› Documents you need › After you applyIf you are not eligible for publicly-funded maternity health services you will need to provide evidence that you have sufficient funds to pay for the cost of maternity health services.
View Immigration New Zealand source› Completing Section C Your health › C5 Do you intend to give birth in New Zealand?https://www.immigration.govt.nz/assets/inz/documents/forms-and-guides/Partnership-Based-Temporary-Visa-Guide-INZ-1199PDF-453KB.pdfImmigration New Zealand states this in the Partnership-Based Temporary Visa Guide (INZ 1199), the guide published for this visa. The visa page states that if you are pregnant, there are additional requirements.
You must provide evidence of 1 of the following: a salary that supports you for the length of your stay, that you have enough funds to support you for the length of your stay, that your employer can support you for the length of your stay, a Sponsorship Form for Temporary Entry, completed by an acceptable sponsor.
View Immigration New Zealand source› Who can apply › Enough money to live onImmigration New Zealand lists the following examples
- 1.Bank statements or credit card statements
Evidence can include: bank statements or credit card statements.
View Immigration New Zealand source› Who can apply › Enough money to live on › If you are paying for yourself - 2.Bank drafts or traveller's cheques
Evidence can include: bank drafts or traveller's cheques.
View Immigration New Zealand source› Who can apply › Enough money to live on › If you are paying for yourself - 3.Sponsorship Form for Temporary Entry (INZ 1025)
Your sponsor must complete a Sponsorship Form for Temporary Entry.
View Immigration New Zealand source› Who can apply › Enough money to live on › If you have a sponsorhttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/assets/inz/documents/forms-and-guides/Sponsorship-Form-for-Temporary-Entry-INZ-1025.pdfImmigration New Zealand states this form requirement on the visa page under 'Who can apply'; the link is to the form itself.
Such as: Supporting documents from your sponsor.
- 4.Proof of money to live on, shown when you arrive
When you arrive, you may be asked for proof you have enough money to live on for your stay in New Zealand.
View Immigration New Zealand source› Documents you need › When you arrive
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For most online applications, you will be asked to enter your sponsor's: full name, email address, and sharing ID.
View Immigration New Zealand source› Process to apply › Applying for a visa › Sponsoring someone's visa › Sponsorship process for a visa › Online processhttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/process-to-apply/applying-for-a-visa/sponsoring-someone-on-a-visa/sponsorship-process-for-a-visa/All applicants must provide: Completed, signed application form.
View Immigration New Zealand source› Application checklist › All applicants must providehttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/assets/inz/documents/forms-and-guides/inz1198.pdfThe visa page directs paper applicants to this form at 'How to apply on paper > Step 2: Complete the application form'.
Citizens of China applying from China, Hong Kong or Macao: You must also provide a completed supplementary form giving more details of your background and intentions.
View Immigration New Zealand source› Documents you need › When you apply › Citizens of China applying from China, Hong Kong or Macaohttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/assets/inz/documents/forms-and-guides/inz1027.pdfImmigration New Zealand states this requirement on the visa page; the link is to the form itself.
If you are applying within China, Hong Kong or Macao, you must also provide a completed supplementary form if you are applying with: a passport from Hong Kong, a Hong Kong document of identity, a Hong Kong British National Overseas passport (HKBNO), a passport from Macao.
View Immigration New Zealand source› Documents you need › When you apply › Applicants from Hong Kong or Macao applying within China, Hong Kong or Macaohttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/assets/inz/documents/forms-and-guides/inz1220.pdfImmigration New Zealand states this requirement on the visa page; the link is to the form itself.
For your application you must provide: scanned copies of the original documents.
View Immigration New Zealand source› How to apply online › Step 1: Gather your documents › Get documents translatedThe translations page separately states that if applying online, scanned copies must be clear and readable.
You must provide us with certified English translations of all medical and police certificates. This includes police certificates that record no convictions.
View Immigration New Zealand source› Process to apply › Applying for a visa › Providing evidence and documents to support your visa application › Providing English translations of supporting documents › Check the visa application requirements › All other visa applicationshttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/process-to-apply/applying-for-a-visa/providing-evidence-and-documents-to-support-your-visa-application/providing-english-translations-of-supporting-documents/The visa page states the same requirement at 'How to apply online > Step 1: Gather your documents'.
Immigration New Zealand lists the following examples
- 1.Translator's certification on each certified translation
Each certified translation must: be on the translation business's official letterhead, if possible, certified as a correct translation by the translator, stamped or signed by the translator or translation business.
View Immigration New Zealand source› Process to apply › Applying for a visa › Providing evidence and documents to support your visa application › Providing English translations of supporting documents › Our requirements for translated documents › Who can complete a certified translationhttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/process-to-apply/applying-for-a-visa/providing-evidence-and-documents-to-support-your-visa-application/providing-english-translations-of-supporting-documents/
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If your other evidence is not in English, you can provide a translated copy to help prevent delays with processing.
View Immigration New Zealand source› How to apply online › Step 1: Gather your documents › Get documents translatedYou may be asked to provide evidence of your genuine intentions: when you apply for a visa, when we process your visa application, before you board your flight or cruise, when you arrive in New Zealand.
View Immigration New Zealand source› Process to apply › Applying for a visa › Providing evidence and documents to support your visa application › Genuine intentions to visit or work in New Zealand › Evidence to show you have genuine intentionshttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/process-to-apply/applying-for-a-visa/providing-evidence-and-documents-to-support-your-visa-application/genuine-intentions-to-visit-or-work-in-new-zealand/Immigration New Zealand lists the following examples
- 1.Copies of your current and recent passports showing travel history
To show your travel history, you could show a copy of your current and recent passports, including: the photo page, and all pages with visa records, and entry and exit stamps.
View Immigration New Zealand source› Process to apply › Applying for a visa › Providing evidence and documents to support your visa application › Genuine intentions to visit or work in New Zealand › Evidence to show you have genuine intentions › Evidence of your travel historyhttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/process-to-apply/applying-for-a-visa/providing-evidence-and-documents-to-support-your-visa-application/genuine-intentions-to-visit-or-work-in-new-zealand/ - 2.Letter about a visa application declined by another country
If you have ever had a visa application declined by any other country, provide: a copy of the letter from that country's immigration authority declining your application, or a letter explaining why your application was not successful, if the original letter is not available.
View Immigration New Zealand source› Process to apply › Applying for a visa › Providing evidence and documents to support your visa application › Genuine intentions to visit or work in New Zealand › Evidence to show you have genuine intentions › Evidence of your travel historyhttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/process-to-apply/applying-for-a-visa/providing-evidence-and-documents-to-support-your-visa-application/genuine-intentions-to-visit-or-work-in-new-zealand/ - 3.Copy of the visa allowing you to live in a country you are not a citizen of
If you live in a country that is not your country of citizenship, provide a copy of the visa allowing you to live in that country.
View Immigration New Zealand source› Process to apply › Applying for a visa › Providing evidence and documents to support your visa application › Genuine intentions to visit or work in New Zealand › Evidence to show you have genuine intentions › Evidence of your travel historyhttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/process-to-apply/applying-for-a-visa/providing-evidence-and-documents-to-support-your-visa-application/genuine-intentions-to-visit-or-work-in-new-zealand/
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As part of New Zealand's entry requirements, everyone must complete a New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD). This form collects information about your travel, including customs, immigration, and biosecurity details.
View Immigration New Zealand source› When you arrive › Entry requirements
Other official guidance for this visa
Translation
For your application you must provide: certified English translations of police and medical certificates that are not in English.
View Immigration New Zealand sourceCertification
If you apply online, we accept scanned images — so you do not need to send us originals or certified copies.
View Immigration New Zealand sourcePolice certificates
You must provide police certificates that are less than 6 months old when you apply, if: you are aged 17 or older, and your total time in New Zealand will be 24 months or longer — this includes time you spent in New Zealand in the past on other visas.
View Immigration New Zealand sourceHealth
You must be in good health. We may ask you to have a chest X-ray, a medical examination or both as proof of your health.
View Immigration New Zealand sourceForms
Your partner must complete a Form for Partners Supporting Partnership-Based Temporary Entry.
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Reference checklist only — not official, legal or immigration advice. KinVisa does not determine what to submit or assess evidence. Check the current official source. Source: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/partner-of-a-new-zealander-work-visa/ · Last reviewed 2026-08-19.