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giddyyup

Joined: 12 Aug 2009
Posts: 4

Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 2:44 am Post subject: Which Visa to Get Married in NZ?

Hi Everyone! My fiance is in Wellington holding a work permit. We would like to get married there in December (and then I'll go back ), so that when he renews his work visa, we can start processing my papers so I can work in NZ too. So.. a few questions... 1. Am I required to get a partnership-based Tourist Visa? Or will a simple Tourist Visa suffice, in case we change our minds but would still like to see each other in NZ? 2. Any tips on the documents I have to submit? I think I have enough financial documents, history of trips abroad and a stable job to return to, but zero assets. Thanks!

achie

Joined: 09 Jun 2005
Posts: 245
Location: Auckland

Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:02 pm Post subject: Visitor Visa

Visitors Visa is enough. Eto yung requirements, take note this is 2 year old requirements. You can call INZ and research more. Cheers, Achie ============ What are the requirements? 1. Evidence that you have genuine and stable relationship must include: a. Handwritten letters (primary) b. Email (secondary) c. Photographs (Hardcopy) d. Letter of support from family member both parties (optional) e. Letter of support from two (2) disinterested person to testify the relationship is stable and know the couple for years. f. Outline of Relationship (Highlights of relationship, diary or journal type) 2. Letter of Support from your partner for Financial Support 3. Letter of Support from your partner for Accommodation 4. Proof of intended marriage (where, when, who will administer) www.bdm.govt.nz 5. New Zealand Employment Contract 6. New Zealand Payslip 7. Bank Statement at least you have $3K to $4K 8. Philippine Bank Statement of Fiancee/ Fiance 9. IRD Records 10. Accomplished the NZIS Form 1017 11. Accomplished the NZIS For m 1025 (Should be signed by Justice of Peace) 12. Passport (valid at least 3 months past the date your plan to leave NZ) 13. Passport size photographs 14. Police Clearance 15. NBI Clearance 16. Birth Certificate (NSO Issue) 17. Must undergo Medical Examination. 18. Evidence that your partner intends to be in New Zealand for the same period of time you have applied for in this application. 19. Evidence that the person you intend to marry is a New Zealand citizen or resident 20. Evidence that the New Zealand citizen or resident you intend to marry supports your application in writing; and is eligible to sponsor your application 21. Evidence that there is no legal impediment to the intended marriage. 22. Must appear for personal interview at New Zealand Embassy or Consular office. 23. 2 way airline booking. How long can your fiance stay in New Zealand? 9 months for initial stay plus 3 months for the extension ===================== 1 year maximum stay What NZIS form to accomplish when applying for visitors’ visa? What other NZIS Guide? NZIS 1017 http://www.immigration.govt.nz/NR/rdonlyres/3CEE1C20-BA66-45ED-ABE7-7697DDC12F73/0/1017.pdf NZIS 1018 http://www.immigration.govt.nz/NR/rdonlyres/AC468617-95B4-48ED-9CBA-586A97836AFE/0/1018.pdf NZIS 1025 http://www.immigration.govt.nz/NR/rdonlyres/31F1BFFC-2BB2-442D-981A-30FB01F4C18E/0/1025.pdf Are they required to take full medical exam when applying for visitors’ visa? Yes, full medical exam is required, What NZIS form needed to accomplish? NZIS 1007 http://www.immigration.govt.nz/NR/rdonlyres/DE431E92-0ADE-4B5F-81F9-18DF08E5B2EA/0/1007Aug16.pdf Where can they process the visitors’ visa application? Lodging an application You can arrange for a courier to collect your application and return your passport to you once the application is processed by phoning the call centre. The call centre is open from 6am to 8pm Monday to Friday and from 8am to 6pm on Saturdays and can be contacted on: within the Philippines: (2) 845-9222 from outside the Philippines: +63 2 845-9222 Walk-In Centre The VIA centre is open: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm Saturday 8am to 12pm The VIA centre is located at: Unit 1003 10/F One Corporate Plaza 845 Antonio Arnaiz Ave (Pasay Road) Makati City. Who will process the visitors’ visa application? Visa Officer at New Zealand Immigration Services Manila 23rd Floor BPI Buendia Tower Makati, Philippines How long is the time frame to process the application? 4 weeks (min) to 5 months (max) Are they allowed to work once they reach New Zealand? Yes provided you sponsor your partner to apply for the working permit once you’re legally married after 1 month of living together. What are the proofs needed of stable relationship? 1. Joint Account in any New Zealand bank 2. Joint proof of billing (rental payment, telephone, power bills, credit showing both of your names) 3. Marriage License/Certificate 4. Print out of Photographs and Digital Copy of pictures in CD-ROM 5. Love letters, email During the 9 months in New Zealand can your partner apply for Working Permit and where? Yes, they can apply for working permit on the 1st month apply to any NZIS branch within New Zealand How many months is the working permit if granted? 1 year What NZIS form to accomplish when applying for work permit? What other NZIS Guide? NZIS 1015 http://www.immigration.govt.nz/NR/rdonlyres/EC9A6BEF-1152-482F-B39F-B782EE7688FA/0/1015.pdf NZIS 1016 http://www.immigration.govt.nz/NR/rdonlyres/371C5E08-3AAE-4F62-A283-8430B1716E70/0/1016.pdf How long will the working permit to be process? 20 working days

giddyyup

Joined: 12 Aug 2009
Posts: 4

Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:29 pm Post subject:

hi achie, that's a really extensive list! where'd you get it? is it available anywhere online? your reply has been really helpful. thanks a lot!

achie

Joined: 09 Jun 2005
Posts: 245
Location: Auckland

Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 12:38 am Post subject:

Hi, I compiled all those info based on INZ facts and phone call to national contact center of INZ Auckland office. But if your fiance is present holder of Work Visa, you will be better off when you guys get married in Philippines instead here in NZ. Advantages are as follows: 1. You can come to NZ under Working Permit under Partnership. What ever is the visa/permit of your partner, it will be the same visa once you lodge in INZ. 2. You will not experience the long process of visa conversion a. Visitors Visa (Coming to NZ) b. Working Permit (You can only convert your VV after 6 months to 1 year) of living together. c. PR (You will convert your Working Permit to PR after 6 months to 1 year. 3. Once your partner lodge the Citizenship application you will be included as well. But if you prefer the longer route its your call.

wellingtonianbuddy

Joined: 02 May 2008
Posts: 926

Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 8:55 am Post subject:

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in case we change our minds

di pa nga sure kung magpapakasal.....lol

giddyyup

Joined: 12 Aug 2009
Posts: 4

Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 11:34 pm Post subject:

achie wrote:

Hi,

I compiled all those info based on INZ facts and phone call to national contact center of INZ Auckland office.

But if your fiance is present holder of Work Visa, you will be better off when you guys get married in Philippines instead here in NZ. Advantages are as follows:
1. You can come to NZ under Working Permit under Partnership. What ever is the visa/permit of your partner, it will be the same visa once you lodge in INZ.
2. You will not experience the long process of visa conversion
a. Visitors Visa (Coming to NZ)
b. Working Permit (You can only convert your VV after 6 months to 1 year) of living together.
c. PR (You will convert your Working Permit to PR after 6 months to 1 year.
3. Once your partner lodge the Citizenship application you will be included as well.

But if you prefer the longer route its your call.

we plan to get married in NZ but i'll go back home. its a vacation for me, so to speak. then we'll submit the necessary papers as if we were married here back home.

does that make sense? o_Oa he can't leave wellington anytime soon, that's why i'm the one who'll go there and not the other way around.

thanks again Very Happy

giddyyup

Joined: 12 Aug 2009
Posts: 4

Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 6:18 pm Post subject: update

update: i applied for a tourist visa and was lucky.. i was able to visit nz and we got married. i'm now back home and will soon apply for a partnership visa. cheers!

levi

Joined: 16 Oct 2006
Posts: 1033
Location: Auckland Central, New Zealand

Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 9:48 am Post subject: Re: update

giddyyup wrote:

update:

i applied for a tourist visa and was lucky.. i was able to visit nz and we got married. i'm now back home and will soon apply for a partnership visa.

cheers!

congratulations.

biglips

Joined: 05 Oct 2009
Posts: 1

Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2010 12:17 am Post subject:

hi giddyyup, congratulations po! can you pls share info on getting married in nz?what docs, certs etc to prepare before going there. thanks!

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