W3.160 Special work visas and permits for ... (01/04/2001)

W3.160 Special work visas and permits for spouses and de facto partners of holders of work visas and permits (including Long Term Business Visas and Permits)

W3.160.1 Who is eligible for a special work visa or permit

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 W3.130), or
   2. Special work permits for Fijian citizens who arrived in New Zealand on or before 6 July 2000 (see W3.140), or
   3. October 2000 Transitional policy (see W3.145), or
   4. Crew of chartered foreign fishing vessels (see W4), or
   5. a Working Holiday Scheme (see W6).
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.
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.

W3.160.5 Making an application

1. Applications must be made in the prescribed manner (see E4.55); but an appropriately delegated immigration officer may waive:
   1. the application fee, and
   2. the requirement to produce evidence of funds or sponsorship, and
   3. the requirement to produce evidence of travel tickets or onward travel arrangements.

Effective 01/04/2001