Information reviewed: 18 October 2026 | Refer to Immigration New Zealand for current requirements.
This visa can allow the partner of an eligible New Zealand work visa holder to live and work in New Zealand. Eligibility depends on the supporting partner’s visa and circumstances.
Explore the eligibility requirements, evidence to prepare, application stages and related New Zealand visa options below. Individual circumstances and the latest government instructions determine the outcome.
Visa focusNew Zealand
Page typeEligibility guide
RequirementsVisa-specific
Last review18 Oct 2026
Partner of a Worker Work Visa: overview
This visa can allow the partner of an eligible New Zealand work visa holder to live and work in New Zealand. Eligibility depends on the supporting partner’s visa and circumstances.
A job offer is not normally needed for this partner work visa. Dependent children cannot be included in the same application and need their own visa assessment.
Eligibility and important requirements
Review these key conditions before choosing this pathway:
Supporting partner: Your partner must hold an eligible work visa and satisfy the rules to support your application.
Living together: Provide evidence of living together in a genuine and stable relationship.
Financial support: Show sufficient funds for living expenses and meet any applicable onward-travel requirements.
Health and character: Meet Immigration New Zealand’s relevant requirements.
Application process: step by step
Check the supporting visa: Verify that the principal visa holder can support this type of partner work visa.
Document the relationship: Collect shared address, financial and other relevant evidence of living together.
Prepare the application: Submit identity, relationship, funds and other required documents.
Review conditions: Check the duration and work conditions on the visa actually granted.
Documents and evidence checklist
Valid passport and identity details.
Documents supporting the particular eligibility requirements listed above.
Employment, qualification or relationship records, where relevant.
Medical, police, English language or financial evidence, where required.
Certified translations and additional supporting evidence, where applicable.
This is an initial checklist, not an exhaustive or universal list. The official application instructions take precedence.
Fees, processing times and visa conditions
Government fees, processing times and visa conditions can change. Confirm the current amounts and conditions on the official guidance for Partner of a Worker Work Visa before applying. Other charges may apply for medical checks, translations, professional registration or qualification assessments.
Our team can help organise an initial eligibility screening, identify the relevant visa pathway, review document readiness and explain the next steps. Where regulated immigration advice is required, it must be provided by an appropriately licensed or exempt adviser.
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