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Border exceptions for partners from countries with visa exemption
New Zealand citizens or residents here who have been separated from their partners who are Australian citizens or citizens of visa-exempt countries living outside the country will now also be able to reunite.
Under current border restrictions, partners of New Zealand citizens and residents who wish to enter the country must have a relationship-based visa, or be traveling with their New Zealand citizen or resident relative, or be habitual residents of New Zealand.
But with the changes that will be introduced in early October, they will be able to request a border exception to enter. Partners can include dependent children on their application.
“We are now in a position where we can make some adjustments to our immigration setup that will allow a small number of people who, under normal circumstances, would be entitled to come to New Zealand to do so now,” says Faafoi.
“They will be asked to file an exception request at the border and show that they have a genuine and stable relationship,” he says.
“Australian partners, if granted a border exception, will automatically receive a critical purpose visitor visa to allow them to travel to New Zealand and will receive a resident visa upon arrival – in accordance with customary immigration policy for Australians.” .
Partners from visa-exempt countries will be invited, if granted a border exception, to apply for a six-month critical purpose visitor visa. Those who wish to stay longer in New Zealand can apply for a couple visa or any other type of visa.
Everyone must spend 14 days in Managed Isolation and Quarantine and accept the Managed Isolation and Quarantine terms.
