CHECKLIST FOR
PARTNER & DEPENDENT CHILDREN OF WORK
OR STUDENT VISA HOLDER - SINGAPORE
You must lodge your application at the New Zealand Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Singapore. For more information about the
VAC, visit: www.vfsglobal.com/newzealand/singapore. It’s important you provide all the relevant information requested below so
we can process your application promptly. Application forms are available from our website: www.immigration.govt.nz/forms.
Alternatively you may be able to apply on-line for some visa types. You can access our On-line visa application service through our
website www.immigration.govt.nz/
Non-English documents must be translated to English by a translation company and submit both the Non-English and English
translated documents. Self-translations will not be accepted.
When providing original documents with your application ensure they are accompanied by a standard photocopy.
All forms must be properly completed and each signature section signed. Mark N/A to question(s) not applicable to you.
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A fully completed application form
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Partner only - Partnership-based temporary visa application form (INZ 1198)
Dependent child only - Visitor’s Visa Application form (INZ 1017) or Student Visa Application form (INZ 1012)
Partner applying for a visitor visa with dependent child - Partnership-based temporary visa application form (INZ
1198) and additional dependents for visitor visa form (INZ 1205)
recent identical passport-sized color photographs, (must be less than 6 months old ) of each person included in the
Two
application
Valid passport(s) or certified true copy of the passports of each person included in the application
to the Visa fee finder Visa fee finder.
Refer
(one fee for one family which includes: husband, wife and children aged 20 years old or younger)
Fees are payable in Singapore Dollars and NON-REFUNDABLE regardless of the outcome of the application
Service Fee and courier fee (if applicable): refer to www.vfsglobal.com/newzealand/singapore. Payment of a return
VAC
courier fee is not required if passport is self-collected from the VAC
eMedical Information Sheet less than 3 months old at the time your application is submitted
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Chest X-Ray Certificate (INZ 1096)
if you are intending to stay in New Zealand for more than 6 months but less than 12 months
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General Medical Certificate (INZ 1007) and Chest X-Ray Certificate (INZ 1096)
if you are intending to stay in New Zealand for more than 12 months
Dependent child applying together with you must provide the same medical requirements as you
police certificates are required if you are aged 17 years and above intending to stay in New Zealand for 24 months or
Original
longer:
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From your country of citizenship, and
Any country in which you have lived for 5 years or more since the age of 17 years
Police certificates must be less than 6 months old at the time your application is submitted and are valid for 24 months from
date of issue
Evidence of funds
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A letter of financial support is required from the partner sponsoring the application.
Visitor visa application (Partner and/or Child) of student visa holder
 Funds of NZ$1,000 per person per month or NZ$400 per person per month and evidence of accommodation.
Please provide letter from the bank or bank statements for the last 3 months in your name
Work visa application (Partner) of student visa holder
 Funds of NZ$4,200. Please provide a letter from the bank or the latest bank statement from yourself or your
sponsor
Dependent child Student visa application
 Funds of NZ$15,000 per person per year. Please provide letter from the bank or bank statements from
parents for the last 3 months
Partner Only or Dependent children applying together
A fully completed and signed original Form for Partners Supporting Partnership-Based Temporary Entry Applications (INZ
1146)
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Certified copies of your marriage certificate and dependent children’s birth certificates.
A written statement outlining the history of your relationship.
Evidence that the partner is a New Zealand citizen or New Zealand residence class visa holder.
Evidence that you are living in a genuine and stable partnership – such as
 photographs of you and your partner together
 documents indicating public recognition of the marriage or partnership
 joint bank accounts, joint ownership of assets
 evidence of contact (email, phone contacts, etc)
 air tickets showing holidays together
 any other evidence to support that the relationship is genuine and stable and will be maintained on a long
term basis
The definition of ‘living together’ does not include:
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time spent in each other’s homes while still maintaining individual residences; or
shared accommodation during holidays together; or
flatmate arrangements
Dependent children applying for visitor visa on their own
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Certified copy of the child’s birth certificate
Dependent children of Essential Skills work visa holder
 Evidence of the salary or wages earned by your parent(s), includes original or certified copies of a job offer
with salary or wages equal to or higher than the minimum income threshold of NZ$35,294.60 gross per
annum
Dependent children of Religious work visa holders, please provide either of the following
 Evidence of the salary or wages earned by your parent(s), ncludes original or certified copies of a job offer
with salary or wages equal to or higher than the minimum income threshold of NZ$35,294.60 gross per
annum
 Religious organisation sponsoring parent(s) agrees to sponsor (refer to Sponsorship form for religious workers
– INZ1190)
living outside their home country, submit evidence of residence status for the country currently living in, such as
Applicants
Permanent Residence visa, employment pass, work permit, dependant pass, long-term visit pass or student pass
Additional information request
Immigration New Zealand reserves the right to request additional information in the course of assessing an application and to retain
information and documents on file.
Processing time
Approximately 15 working days. This is an estimate only and is subject to change depending on the type of visa application and/or
whether more information is needed to support an application. However, we commit to keep in touch with you throughout the
processing of your application.
PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE AIRLINE TICKET BEFORE OBTAINING YOUR VISA