Partnership visas for New Zealand
INZ assesses partnership visas based on the genuineness of your relationship, shared life, living arrangements and supporting evidence.
Concerns may arise when documents are incomplete, timelines are unclear, or you have lived apart for certain periods.
This page explains what INZ checks and how we help you organise a clear, consistent partnership file.
Choose your situation
You are applying for a partnership visa
INZ checks whether your relationship is genuine and stable. Evidence must show shared life, communication, financial connection and long-term commitment.
We help you build a structured file matching INZ standards.
You have gaps in your relationship evidence
Missing documents, limited photos, unclear timelines or address issues can affect credibility.
We help identify gaps and rebuild your evidence to create a coherent story.
You lived apart or have special circumstances
INZ understands that couples may live apart due to work, visa timing or personal reasons.
We help explain the separation with clear timelines and supporting evidence.
What INZ checks for partnership visas
INZ reviews
• genuineness and credibility of the relationship
• how long you have lived together
• communication and shared activities
• financial and household arrangements
• how you support each other
• explanations for periods spent apart
• consistency between your statements and documents
Incomplete or inconsistent evidence can lead to concerns.
How we prepare your partnership file
Step 1 Understand your relationship timeline
We review how you met, how your relationship developed and what your current living arrangements are.
Step 2 Identify gaps and rebuild evidence
We organise communication history, photos, financial records and supporting documents into a clear structure.
Step 3 Prepare a decision-ready partnership file
We ensure your file is easy to follow and consistent with INZ’s partnership requirements.