28 February 2023
Partners of Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) and Essential Skills Work Visa (ESWV) holders can apply for a work visa based on their relationship to the AEWV or ESWV holder. As of May 31, 2023, partners who make a new application for a Partner of a Worker Work Visa will have the new visa conditions if approved. These new conditions include:
The new conditions do not apply to:
There are specific requirements for working within sector agreements.
Partners who do not want to work can apply to come to New Zealand on Visitor Visas.
All applications will be made using the Partner of a Worker form.