New Zealand
Visa Watch! New Zealand: week of 9 November 2026
Covers the week of 9 November 2026
This article covers the week shown above. Rules may have changed since then, so check the linked official source on each item before applying, paying or relying on a deadline.
New Zealand
Rules changed
New Zealand tightens partnership visa rules: both partners must be at least 18 and earlier relationship evidence no longer counts
From 25 September 2026, dedicated partnership work, visitor and residence visa applicants and supporting partners must both be at least 18. Relationship evidence counts only from when both were 18 or older. Visas already granted and residence applications submitted before 25 September 2026 are unaffected. ([immigration.govt.nz](https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/news-centre/new-age-and-evidence-requirements-for-some-partnership-based-visas/))
Effective from 25 September 2026.
Official source: New age and evidence requirements for some partnership-based visas
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