WF4.1 Who is eligible for a special work visa or permit (29/04/2002)

1. Spouses and de facto partners of people issued work visas and work permits (including Long Term Business Visas and Permits) allowing a stay in New Zealand of more than six months may apply for and be granted a multiple entry work visa and work permit under this policy, unless their spouse or partner has been issued with a work visa or granted a work permit under any one of the following policies:
   1. Special work permits for refugee status claimants (see WI5.25), or
   2. October 2000 Transitional policy (see WI5.35), or
   3. Crew of chartered foreign fishing vessels (see WG6), or
   4. a Working Holiday Scheme (see WI4).
2. Work visas and work permits will be issued or granted for the same period as the work visa and permit held by the applicant’s spouse or de facto partner subject to the generic policy requirements at E4.5 being met.
3. Applicants under this policy are not required to produce a job offer.
4. Any work permits granted under this policy may be endorsed with conditions that allow work for any employer.

Effective 29/04/2002