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Partner of an NZ Scholarship Student Work Visa 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.

  • If you apply online, you must upload a copy of your passport when you apply. We will let you know if you need to send your passport after you have applied.

    View Immigration New Zealand source› Who can apply › Identityhttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/partner-of-an-nz-scholarship-student-work-visa/#e3767

    The Identity section also states: 'Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after you plan to leave New Zealand'.

    Immigration New Zealand lists the following examples

    1. 1.
      Original passport or a certified copy of it

      If you submit a paper application, provide your original passport or a certified copy. We can usually process your application faster if you provide your original passport.

      View Immigration New Zealand source› Who can apply › Identityhttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/partner-of-an-nz-scholarship-student-work-visa/#e3767
    2. 2.
      Certificate of identity

      Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after you plan to leave New Zealand: your passport or certificate of identity.

      View Immigration New Zealand source› Who can apply › Identityhttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/partner-of-an-nz-scholarship-student-work-visa/#e3767

      The Identity section presents this as a bulleted item; on the page the bullet list follows the sentence about passport validity, with no separate lead-in of its own.

  • 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/#e305

    The visa page's Identity section states: '1 acceptable photo if you apply online, or 2 photos if you use a paper application form'.

  • Also provide your: Hukou (household registration book).

    View Immigration New Zealand source› Who can apply › Identity › Citizens of China applying from Chinahttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/partner-of-an-nz-scholarship-student-work-visa/#e3767

  • Also provide your: Chinese identity card.

    View Immigration New Zealand source› Who can apply › Identity › Citizens of China applying from Chinahttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/partner-of-an-nz-scholarship-student-work-visa/#e3767

  • If you are a citizen of China and you are submitting a paper application form in China, you must also complete a supplementary form.

    View Immigration New Zealand source› Who can apply › Identity › Citizens of China applying from Chinahttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/assets/inz/documents/forms-and-guides/inz1027.pdf

    The form PDF's text could not be extracted by the fetch tool, so the quote is taken from the visa page that asks for the form.

  • Also provide a copy of your identity card.

    View Immigration New Zealand source› Who can apply › Identity › Applicants from Hong Kong or Macao applying within Hong Kong or Macaohttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/partner-of-an-nz-scholarship-student-work-visa/#e3767

  • If you are submitting a paper application form, you must provide a supplementary form for Hong Kong and Macao visitors, workers and students.

    View Immigration New Zealand source› Who can apply › Identity › Applicants from Hong Kong or Macao applying within Hong Kong or Macaohttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/assets/inz/documents/forms-and-guides/inz1220.pdf

    The form PDF's text could not be extracted by the fetch tool, so the quote is taken from the visa page that asks for the form.

  • You must provide evidence that you and your partner are living together in a genuine and stable relationship.

    View Immigration New Zealand source› Who can apply › Your relationship with your partnerhttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/partner-of-an-nz-scholarship-student-work-visa/#e3763

    The visa page lists what the evidence should show; the linked 'Partnership and how to prove it' page names the kinds of documents Immigration New Zealand accepts.

    Immigration New Zealand lists the following examples

    1. 1.
      Evidence that you share the same home

      Living together means sharing the same home as your partner.

      View Immigration New Zealand source› Partnership and how to prove it › Providing evidence of your partnership › Living togetherhttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/process-to-apply/once-you-have-a-visa/bringing-family-to-new-zealand/partnership-and-how-to-prove-it/#e612

      Such as: Joint ownership of, or home loan for, residential property, Joint rental agreement or rental receipts, Joint utility accounts, such as power or phone bills, Joint or individual mail sent to your shared address.

    2. 2.
      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› 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/#e615

      Such as: Marriage or civil union certificate, Birth certificates for any children you share, Joint bank account statements showing frequent use, Evidence of joint ownership of assets, Joint credit cards or hire purchase agreements, Documents recording 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 that recognise your partnership.

    3. 3.
      Information about any time you and your partner 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› Partnership and how to prove it › 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/#e618

  • Your partner must complete a 'Form for Partners Supporting Partnership-Based Temporary Entry Applications' as evidence of their support.

    View Immigration New Zealand source› Who can apply › Eligible New Zealand supporting partnerhttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/assets/inz/documents/forms-and-guides/inz-1146-form-for-partners_april-2016_fa_web.pdf

    The form PDF's text could not be extracted by the fetch tool, so the quote is taken from the visa page that asks for the form.

  • We may ask your partner to provide a police certificate from any country they have spent 12 months or more in over the last 10 years. This applies whether the time was spent in one or more visits.

    View Immigration New Zealand source› Who can apply › Your partner's characterhttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/partner-of-an-nz-scholarship-student-work-visa/#e3761

    The police certificates page adds: 'Your partner does not need to provide a New Zealand police certificate, as we will get 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› Who can apply › Characterhttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/partner-of-an-nz-scholarship-student-work-visa/#e3765

    The visa page also states: 'Police certificates must be less than 6 months old when you submit your application.'

    Immigration New Zealand lists the following examples

    1. 1.
      Police certificates requested during processing

      You also must provide police certificates if we ask for them.

      View Immigration New Zealand source› Who can apply › Characterhttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/partner-of-an-nz-scholarship-student-work-visa/#e3765
    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› 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/#e817

  • 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› 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/#e5479

  • We may ask you to have a chest X-ray, a medical examination or both as proof of your good health.

    View Immigration New Zealand source› Who can apply › Healthhttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/partner-of-an-nz-scholarship-student-work-visa/#e3766

    The visa page adds: 'When we process your application we let you know if we need you to have a chest X-ray or medical examination.'

    Immigration New Zealand lists the following examples

    1. 1.
      Medical certificate or eMedical reference number

      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› Who needs an X-ray or medical examination › Proving you are in good healthhttps://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/#e5448
    2. 2.
      Chest X-ray certificate

      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 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/#e7197

      The visa page states: 'If you are staying less than: 6 months you do not normally need a chest X-ray'.

    3. 3.
      Medical certificate from a medical examination

      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 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/#e7198

      The visa page states: 'If you are staying less than: 12 months you do not normally need a medical certificate'.

    4. 4.
      Chest X-ray completed in the last 3 months

      You must provide a chest X-ray completed in the last 3 months, even if you have provided one to us previously, if: you have spent 6 months in a row in China since the last X-ray certificate was issued, and you are now coming to New Zealand for more than 6 months.

      View Immigration New Zealand source› Who can apply › Health › Applicants from China, Hong Kong or Macao applying within China, Hong Kong or Macaohttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/partner-of-an-nz-scholarship-student-work-visa/#e3766
    5. 5.
      Certified English translation of a medical 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› 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/#e817

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

    View Immigration New Zealand source› Who can apply › Fundshttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/partner-of-an-nz-scholarship-student-work-visa/#e3759

    The visa conditions section repeats: 'You must have enough money to live on while in New Zealand.'

    Immigration New Zealand lists the following examples

    1. 1.
      Bank statements

      You must have at least NZD $4,200 for your stay. Evidence can include: bank statements.

      View Immigration New Zealand source› Who can apply › Fundshttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/partner-of-an-nz-scholarship-student-work-visa/#e3759
    2. 2.
      Credit card statements

      You must have at least NZD $4,200 for your stay. Evidence can include: credit card statements.

      View Immigration New Zealand source› Who can apply › Fundshttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/partner-of-an-nz-scholarship-student-work-visa/#e3759
    3. 3.
      Bank drafts

      You must have at least NZD $4,200 for your stay. Evidence can include: bank drafts.

      View Immigration New Zealand source› Who can apply › Fundshttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/partner-of-an-nz-scholarship-student-work-visa/#e3759
    4. 4.
      Traveller's cheques

      You must have at least NZD $4,200 for your stay. Evidence can include: traveller's cheques.

      View Immigration New Zealand source› Who can apply › Fundshttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/partner-of-an-nz-scholarship-student-work-visa/#e3759

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

    View Immigration New Zealand source› 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/#e5478

    The visa page states: 'You must genuinely intend to meet the conditions of your visa.'

    Immigration New Zealand lists the following examples

    1. 1.
      Copies of your current and recent passports showing your 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› 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/#e5478
    2. 2.
      Copy of the visa allowing you to live in the country you live in

      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› 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/#e5478
    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› 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/#e5478
    4. 4.
      Evidence of your plans to leave New Zealand

      You may also need to show that you have plans to leave New Zealand at the end of your stay. This evidence could include: a ticket for travel out of New Zealand to a country you have the right to enter.

      View Immigration New Zealand source› Genuine intentions to visit or work in New Zealand › Evidence to show you have genuine intentions › Evidence of your travel planshttps://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/#e5478

      The visa page's entry requirements list refusal of entry where a traveller 'cannot provide evidence of any onward travel or funds required by the conditions of your visa'.

  • If your other evidence is not in English, you should provide a translated copy, as this will help us to process your application faster.

    View Immigration New Zealand source› 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/#e817

    The same page states that translations of medical and police certificates must be certified.

  • 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 requirementshttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/partner-of-an-nz-scholarship-student-work-visa/#e3772

    The declaration is completed at travellerdeclaration.govt.nz, which the visa page links to.

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

    If you submit a paper application, provide your original passport or a certified copy. We can usually process your application faster if you provide your original passport.

    View Immigration New Zealand source

  • Police certificates

    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

  • Health

    We may ask you to have a chest X-ray, a medical examination or both as proof of your good health.

    View Immigration New Zealand source

  • Forms

    Your partner must complete a 'Form for Partners Supporting Partnership-Based Temporary Entry Applications' as evidence of their support.

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