New Zealand resident

From policy: F2.10 Definitions (Partnership policy)

F2.10.5 Definition of 'New Zealand resident' for the purposes of Partnership policy

New Zealand resident means a person who:

1. 1. holds a current New Zealand residence permit or current New Zealand returning resident's visa; or
   2. holds a valid Australian passport.
2. Despite (a) above, the following people are defined as New Zealand residents for the purposes of Partnership policy only where a visa or immigration officer is satisfied that New Zealand is their primary place of established residence at the time the application under partnership policy is made and at the time of assessment of the application:
   1. holders of valid Australian passports who do not hold a current New Zealand residence permit or current New Zealand returning residents' visa;
   2. holders of current New Zealand residence permits that have been granted on the basis that the person is the holder of an Australian resident return visa;
   3. holders of current New Zealand returning residents' visas issued to the holder of a New Zealand residence permit that was granted on the basis that the person is the holder of an Australian resident return visa.
3. Where (b) applies, evidence must be provided that the sponsor's primary place of established residence is New Zealand. The evidential requirements are set out at F2.20.5.

Effective 29/09/2003

New Zealand resident (26/07/1999)

THIS IS NOT A CURRENT DEFINITION

From policy: F2.1 How does a spouse qualify for residence?

F2.1.10 Definition of 'New Zealand resident'

New Zealand resident means a person who holds:

1. a current New Zealand residence permit or current New Zealand returning resident's visa, or
2. a valid Australian passport.

Effective 26/07/1999