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Partner of a Student Work Visa reference checklist

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Visa document reference checklist

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Documents Immigration New Zealand lists

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.

  • 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

    The same section states that a paper application may include a certified copy, and that providing the original can prevent delays.

  • When you apply, you will need to provide: 1 acceptable photo if you apply online, or 2 photos if you apply on paper.

    View Immigration New Zealand source› Documents you need › When you apply

    Immigration New Zealand lists the following examples

    1. 1.
      Photo that meets the acceptable photo standards

      The 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› 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/

  • 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 Macao

  • 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 apply

    Immigration New Zealand lists the following examples

    1. 1.
      Evidence of how long you have been together

      Your evidence should show: how long you have been together.

      View Immigration New Zealand source› Who can apply › Eligible supporting partner › Relationship with your supporting partner
    2. 2.
      Evidence of how long you have been living together

      Your evidence should show: how long you have been living together.

      View Immigration New Zealand source› Who can apply › Eligible supporting partner › Relationship with your supporting partner

      Such as: Joint ownership of, or home loan for, residential property, Joint rental agreement or rental receipts, Joint utility accounts, Mail sent to your shared address.

    3. 3.
      Evidence that you share finances and other responsibilities

      Your evidence should show: that you share finances and other responsibilities.

      View Immigration New Zealand source› Who can apply › Eligible supporting partner › Relationship with your supporting partner

      Such as: Joint bank account records, Evidence of joint ownership of assets, Joint credit cards or hire purchase agreements, Records of mutually agreed financial arrangements.

    4. 4.
      Evidence that you spend time together

      Your evidence should show: that you spend time together, for example photos together, emails and social media conversations between you.

      View Immigration New Zealand source› Who can apply › Eligible supporting partner › Relationship with your supporting partner

      Such as: 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.

    5. 5.
      Evidence that other people recognise your relationship

      Your evidence should show: that other people recognise your relationship.

      View Immigration New Zealand source› Who can apply › Eligible supporting partner › Relationship with your supporting partner

      Such as: Marriage or civil union certificate, Birth certificates for children you share, Letters of support that recognise your partnership.

    6. 6.
      Any other evidence you think shows your relationship

      Your evidence should show: anything else you think shows you and your partner are living together in a genuine and stable relationship.

      View Immigration New Zealand source› Who can apply › Eligible supporting partner › Relationship with your supporting partner
    7. 7.
      Information about any time you have spent living apart

      If you and your partner have spent time living apart, you should provide information about your separation, including: the reasons you were living apart, how long you were living apart, how you kept in touch while you were not living together.

      View Immigration New Zealand source› How we assess partnership › If you have not always lived togetherhttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/process-to-apply/once-you-have-a-visa/bringing-family-to-new-zealand/partnership-and-how-to-prove-it/

  • When you apply, you will need to provide: a copy of the completed 'Form for Partners Supporting Partnership-Based Temporary Entry Applications (INZ 1146)', completed by your partner.

    View Immigration New Zealand source› Documents you need › When you apply
    Click here to see the published form

  • Collect information to show your relationship with your partner and proof of their identity.

    View Immigration New Zealand source› How to apply online › Step 1: Gather your documents › Organise proof of your relationship with your partner

  • If your supporting partner has a work or study visa, we may ask your partner to provide police certificates, if you are applying for a temporary visa.

    View Immigration New Zealand source› About police certificates › Partners supporting your application › If your supporting partner has a temporary visa to work or studyhttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/process-to-apply/applying-for-a-visa/providing-evidence-and-documents-to-support-your-visa-application/good-character-requirements-and-police-certificates/police-certificates/

    The visa page states the same in its own words under 'Your supporting partner's character'.

  • 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 source› Who can apply › Character

    Immigration New Zealand lists the following examples

    1. 1.
      Police certificates from each country the requirement covers

      Police certificates must be from: countries you are a citizen of, and countries you have spent more than 5 years in since you turned 17.

      View Immigration New Zealand source› Who can apply › Character
    2. 2.
      Certified English translation of a police certificate

      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› 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/

  • 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

  • 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› About 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/good-character-requirements-and-police-certificates/police-certificates/

  • When you apply, you must tell us about any issues or activities, both current and in your past, that could affect our decision, including whether you have been: involved in criminal or human rights abuse activities, or removed or deported from another country.

    View Immigration New Zealand source› Being of good characterhttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/process-to-apply/applying-for-a-visa/providing-evidence-and-documents-to-support-your-visa-application/good-character-requirements-and-police-certificates/character-requirements-for-new-zealand-visas/

  • If you will be staying in New Zealand for more than 6 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 have spent more than 3 months in the last 5 years in a country that does not have a low incidence of TB.

    View Immigration New Zealand source› Who can apply › Health › If staying for more than 6 months

    Immigration New Zealand lists the following examples

    1. 1.
      Chest X-ray certificate for a stay of more than 12 months

      If you will be staying for more than 12 months, you must have a chest X-ray no matter where you are from.

      View Immigration New Zealand source› Who needs a chest X-ray › If you will be staying for more than 12 monthshttps://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/
    2. 2.
      A new chest X-ray certificate replacing an earlier one

      You must provide a new chest X-ray certificate, even if you have provided one to us previously, if you: have spent 6 months in a row in a country that does not have a low incidence of TB since the date of your last X-ray certificate, and are now coming to New Zealand for more than 6 months — if you are in New Zealand this includes any time you have already spent here.

      View Immigration New Zealand source› Who can apply › Health › If staying for more than 6 months

  • You must have a medical examination if you will stay in New Zealand for more than 12 months.

    View Immigration New Zealand source› Who needs a medical examination › If you will be staying for more than 12 monthshttps://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/

  • To complete your application, you will need to provide the: eMedical reference code from the clinic submitting your health information, name of the clinic submitting your health information, or medical certificate, chest X-ray certificate, or both if the clinic gave these to you.

    View Immigration New Zealand source› How to apply on paper › Step 1: Gather your documents › Book medical appointments, if required

  • After 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 apply

  • You must have at least NZD $4,200 for your stay.

    View Immigration New Zealand source› Who can apply › Have enough money to live on

    Immigration New Zealand lists the following examples

    1. 1.
      Bank statements or credit card statements

      Evidence can include: bank statements or credit card statements.

      View Immigration New Zealand source› Who can apply › Have enough money to live on
    2. 2.
      Bank drafts or traveller's cheques

      Evidence can include: bank drafts or traveller's cheques.

      View Immigration New Zealand source› Who can apply › Have enough money to live on
    3. 3.
      Proof of pre-paid accommodation

      Get recent bank or credit card statements, and proof of any accommodation you have pre-paid for.

      View Immigration New Zealand source› How to apply online › Step 1: Gather your documents › Organise proof you have enough money to live on

  • 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

  • You may be asked to provide evidence of your genuine intentions: when you apply for a visa.

    View Immigration New Zealand source› 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. 1.
      Copies of 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› 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. 2.
      Copy of the visa allowing you to live in your country of residence

      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› Evidence to show you have genuine intentions › Evidence of your travel history › If you live in a different country to your citizenshiphttps://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. 3.
      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› Evidence to show you have genuine intentions › Evidence of your travel history › Declined visa applicationshttps://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/

  • 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 translated

  • 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.pdf

    The visa page also describes an online application route, where the form is completed in an online account instead.

  • 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 Macao
    Click here to see the published form

  • 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.

    View Immigration New Zealand source› Documents you need › When you apply › Applicants from Hong Kong or Macao applying within China, Hong Kong or Macao
    Click here to see the published form

  • As part of New Zealand’s entry requirements, everyone must complete a New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD).

    View Immigration New Zealand source› When you arrive › Entry requirements

Other official guidance for this visa

  • Translation

    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

  • Certification

    You need to provide: any other supporting documents in English — as well as the original or certified copies of those documents.

    View Immigration New Zealand source

  • Police certificates

    If you are required to provide a police certificate, you must: make sure the police certificate is less than 6 months old when you submit your visa application, and provide us with a translation, if it is not in English.

    View Immigration New Zealand source

  • Health

    To show us that you have an acceptable standard of health, you may need to have a medical examination, chest X-ray or both. If you do, you will need to include a medical certificate or an eMedical reference number in your application.

    View Immigration New Zealand source

  • Forms

    All applicants must provide: Completed, signed application form.

    View Immigration New Zealand source

Material reproduced from Immigration New Zealand is provided under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license.

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-student-work-visa/ · Last reviewed 2026-08-19.