[brightonbean]

Probaby another dumb question, but I can't find a direct answer to this on the NZIS site. My husband's going to apply for a work visa so he can take up his job offer. Do I need one too just to get in, even though I'm not planning to work (one baby already and another on the way!)? I don't think I could manage on a tourist visa, because that would expire before OH's work visa. Confused? I am.

I've posted this question to the NZIS so when I hear back I'll put the answer on here, but thought this might be a shortcut to the truth!!

Thanks all

[mikewalkerfrom]

Hiya,

I'm 99% certain you will need a visa. I was advised to get my wife (also a non-working mum) a temporary work visa. It lasts 2 years and can be processed quite quickly (apparently in under 3 weeks).

Hope this helps. If you're unsure, call the high commission in London. You pay for the call, but its piece of mind that you're getting it right.

Mike

[IanW99]

Probaby another dumb question, but I can't find a direct answer to this on the NZIS site. My husband's going to apply for a work visa so he can take up his job offer. Do I need one too just to get in, even though I'm not planning to work (one baby already and another on the way!)? I don't think I could manage on a tourist visa, because that would expire before OH's work visa. Confused? I am.

I've posted this question to the NZIS so when I hear back I'll put the answer on here, but thought this might be a shortcut to the truth!!

Thanks all

From the immigration website:-

Partners and dependent children of student or work visa/permit holders
Most partners and dependent children of student or work visa/permit holders can be issued with a visitor visa/permit for the same duration as their partner or parents' stay. However, this does not apply to you if your partner or parent holds a work permit granted under either:

* our policy for crew of foreign chartered fishing vessels, or
* Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Work Policy.

If your partner or parent holds a work permit granted under either of these policies, you must meet our general requirements for a visitor visa or permit.

You have the option of applying for a work visa/permit or a visitor visa/permit, both of which would run for the same length of time as the principal applicant.

Ian

[hoffenberg]

this info has helped me alot as we are immigrating this year and we have a 4 month old daughter, i want my partner to look after the child while i work. we are going to stay by my cousin in auckland

[brightonbean]

Thanks for that guys. Should have guessed there'd be more form filling!

[brightonbean]

Mike, did you apply for your visa first, or submit both together?

[Familyofmonkeys]

Make sure even if you are an unworking partner you get work visa for minimum 2 years or you don't get all the free healthcare entitlements.

[M&J]

Mike, did you apply for your visa first, or submit both together?

We applied for ours together.