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Partnership visa guides

The parts that actually decide a partnership application — proving your relationship, the evidence, the costs, and what happens if things go wrong. More guides are published regularly.

Relationship & evidence
What counts as a genuine and stable relationship
The heart of every partnership application — how Immigration New Zealand assesses whether your relationship is genuine and stable, and how to show it.
Relationship & evidence
Evidence of living together
What documents actually prove you live together — and how much is enough.
Relationship & evidence
How to write a relationship timeline (with a sample)
A clear relationship timeline is one of the most persuasive pieces of evidence. Here's how to build one.
Cost & fees
Partnership visa cost and fees
What a New Zealand partnership visa actually costs — INZ fees by visa type, onshore vs offshore.
Applying
Partnership visa processing times
Realistic processing times for each partnership visa, and what affects them.
Applying
How to apply for a partnership visa
A step-by-step walkthrough of the application process and the forms you need.
Outcomes
Partnership visa declined — what to do next
Why partnership applications get declined, and your options for reconsideration or appeal.
Relationship & evidence
Can my partner work while we wait?
When a partner can work in New Zealand while a partnership application is in progress.