Partner / Dependent Child Resident & Work Visas
Partner / Dependent Child Resident & Work Visas is a residence route in New Zealand (परिवार). Genuine and stable relationship (12 months living together for residence); partner of eligible work-visa holder gets work rights. Parent Boost visitor visa (5 yrs) for parents of citizens/residents.
Requirements at a glance
There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 2 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 5 years.
How holders are taxed
4-yr transitional resident exemption.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| श्रेणी | परिवार |
|---|---|
| निवेश | — |
| शुल्क (परिवार) | — |
| आय / वर्ष | — |
| परिसंपत्तियाँ | — |
| न्यूनतम प्रवास | 0 |
| PR | 2 |
| नागरिकता | 5 |
| काम | yes |
| पात्रता | Partners/children of NZ citizens, residents or visa holders |
| टैक्स | 4-yr transitional resident exemption. |
| स्थिति | 2026-10 |
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