Marriage Visas for New Zealand

Planning to marry your partner who is a New Zealand citizen or resident? Discover the various visa options available to make your journey smooth and hassle-free. Read the information below to find out everything you need to know, whether you’re entering through a culturally arranged marriage or simply visiting.

For those intending to visit New Zealand to marry their partner who is a citizen or resident, various visa options are available depending on individual circumstances. These include:

• Important: Starting from 17 June 2024, English translations must be provided for any documents not in English.

Culturally Arranged Marriage Visitor Visa

A 3-month visitor visa is available for those who have recently married a New Zealand citizen through a traditional arranged marriage or plan to marry in New Zealand. This visa allows you to start living with your partner.

• Length of stay: Up to 3 months
• Processing time: 80% within 5 weeks

With this visa, you can come to New Zealand to get married or after getting married overseas. You can also apply for a partnership visa once you live with your partner in New Zealand.

• If you come to get married in New Zealand, your wedding must take place within 3 months of your arrival.
• The marriage must be arranged by someone other than you or your partner (such as a family member or a matchmaker) and follow a recognized cultural tradition.
• If you get married outside New Zealand, you must apply for your visa within 3 months of your wedding.

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Visitor VISA

You can stay for up to either 6 months (multiple entry) or 9 months (single entry). People traveling on a passport from some countries must apply for a Visitor Visa to visit New Zealand.

• Citizens of visa waiver countries can use a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) instead.

With this visa, you can holiday in New Zealand, visit family and friends, and study for up to 3 months. However, you cannot work. You can also include your partner and dependent children in your visa application.

• The length of stay depends on whether you have a single entry or multiple entry visa.
•  We advise travellers not to book any non-refundable travel until after their Visitor Visa is approved.

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Visitor Visa | Immigration New Zealand Conclusion: Planning to marry your partner who is a New Zealand citizen or resident? Discover the various visa options available to make your journey smooth and hassle-free. Talk to our experts to find out more.