Partnership-Based Visa Marriage, civil union, or de facto: Complete Guide
The **partnership-based visa** Partnership-Based Visa The partnership-based visa is for the partner of a New Zealand citizen or resident — married, civil union, or de facto. The core test is a genuine and stable relationship, evidenced thoroughly. It can lead to work rights and, in time, residence.
Visa Highlights At-a-Glance
Below is a summary table representing standard processing times, statutory criteria, and typical point thresholds for Indian skilled candidates.
| Visa Metric | Details & Requirements |
|---|---|
| Visa Subclass | Partnership-Based Visa (Marriage, civil union, or de facto) |
| Avg. Processing Time | TBD Months |
| Government Fees | INR TBD |
| English Language Min | TBD |
| Points Eligibility Bar | Min. 0 Points |
| Visa Validity | TBD |
Why Apply for this Visa Path?
- Reunite with a partner: join a New Zealand citizen or resident partner.
- Work rights: partnership visas can carry work authorisation.
- Residence pathway: a stable relationship can lead to residence over time.
Detailed Entry Requirements
To apply under this New Zealand visa track from India, your credentials must fulfill the following regulatory criteria:
- 1Eligible partner
- 2A New Zealand citizen or resident partner who meets sponsorship requirements.
- 3Genuine relationship: Evidence of a genuine and stable relationship (cohabitation, finances, history).: Health & character: Meet health and character requirements.
Step-by-Step Filing Workflow
Every applicant from Bangalore/India follows this standardized workflow to file their visa application securely:
Confirm eligibility
Check the partner's status and the relationship's qualifying basis.
Compile relationship evidence
Assemble robust proof of a genuine, stable relationship.
Lodge the partnership visa
Apply with the relationship and supporting documents.
Plan toward residence
Map the path from partnership visa to residence where applicable. | Senior Consultant Pro Tip Partnership applications are decided on the depth of relationship evidence. We help couples document cohabitation, shared finances and history thoroughly — thin evidence is the most common reason these applications stall. |
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Reuniting a de facto couple across borders Category: Family & Partner Visas | Visa: Partnership-Based Visa
The Client: A New Zealand resident wanted to bring his long-term partner from India, but they were not married and feared their de facto relationship wouldn't be accepted.
The Challenge: De facto partnership applications hinge on proving a genuine and stable relationship — and the couple had limited experience documenting their history to that standard.
How We Handled It: Confirmed the de facto relationship qualified and identified exactly what evidence was needed. Assembled robust proof — cohabitation, shared finances, communication history and supporting statements. Lodged the partnership visa with a thorough, well-organised relationship file.
The Result: His partner's visa was granted, she joined him in New Zealand with work rights, and the couple settled together with a pathway toward residence. | Why It Matters Partnership applications are won on evidence depth. For de facto couples especially, documenting the relationship thoroughly is the difference between approval and a stall. | | --- | ## Speak to Zephyrvisa With 15+ years of operating history and 4,000+ clients supported, Zephyrvisa helps professionals, students, families and investors across India migrate with confidence. Our founders personally audit documents at our Koramangala, Bangalore headquarters. Koramangala 7th Block, Bangalore, Karnataka 560034 · [email protected] · Mon–Sat 8:30 AM – 9:30 PM IST
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are critical questions and details regarding target timelines and scores for this visa path.
Do we need to be married?
No. New Zealand recognises marriage, civil union and de facto relationships. De facto partners must show they live together in a genuine and stable relationship — the evidence bar is real, so documentation matters.
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