WF2 Spouses and de facto partners of New Zealand citizens or residents (29/04/2002)

Spouses and de facto partners of New Zealand citizens or residents may be issued with a work visa and/or granted a work permit current for the length of their intended visit, up to a maximum of 2 years from their date of arrival, provided that:

1. they are in a genuine and stable relationship (see E4.5.1); and
2. the New Zealand spouse or de facto partner intends to be in New Zealand for the same period of time applied for by the applicant; and
3. the New Zealand spouse or de facto partner supports the application.

Effective 29/04/2002