New Zealand
Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa: government fee breakdown
By Sam Parks · Last checked:
Source auto-reconfirmed 25 September 2026 by the daily automated check (figures unchanged since last review).
New Zealand lists the Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa from NZD 5,360, with an optional partner work visa from NZD 1,630 available while the residence application is under way.
These are the fees paid to the New Zealand government. You pay these directly as part of your application. Fees for dependants, priority services, or higher salary bands may change the total.
How much does the Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa cost in New Zealand?
New Zealand lists the Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa from NZD 5,360, with an optional partner work visa from NZD 1,630 available while the residence application is under way.
Source checked against Immigration New Zealand - Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa on 1 July 2026.
Headline total
NZ$5,360
Residence application only
No changes recorded for this figure since 1 July 2026.
Currency
NZD (New Zealand dollar)
Last checked
1 July 2026
Itemised fees
| Fee component | Amount | Mandatory? |
|---|---|---|
Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa application# INZ publishes the cost as "From NZD $5360" on the route page; the exact total can vary by nationality and where you apply. | NZ$5,360 | Yes |
Partner of a New Zealander Work Visa (optional interim step)# Many partners take this temporary work visa first and live and work in New Zealand while the residence application is prepared or processed. | NZ$1,630 | Optional |
Worked example
Residence application only — NZ$5,360
- NZD 5,360 Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa application fee
How to read these fees
The NZ$5,360 headline covers residence application only. Of the 2 components listed above, 1 is mandatory and 1 is an optional add-on (such as priority processing) you can choose to skip. The single biggest mandatory line is Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa application at NZ$5,360.
Bringing family changes the total — see the dependant section below. Treat the figure as a planning estimate rather than a quote: confirm each line on the official source linked below on the day you pay, because these fees are revised regularly.
Dependant fees
Whether dependent children can be included or need a separate Dependent Child Resident Visa depends on the family situation; check current INZ guidance.
Why fees change
INZ revised partnership visa charges substantially in October 2024; verify the route page before budgeting.
Primary source
Immigration New Zealand - Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/partner-of-a-new-zealander-resident-visa/
Cite or reuse this dataset
This figure is free to reuse under CC BY 4.0. Cite the Visa Atlas page for the compiled, dated dataset, and cite the official source for the underlying government rule.
Suggested citation
Visa Atlas, "Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa fee schedule", https://visaatlas.org/fees/new-zealand/partner-resident-visa. Last checked 1 July 2026.
- JSON endpoint
- https://visaatlas.org/api/public/fees
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa cost in government fees?
New Zealand lists the Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa from NZD 5,360, with an optional partner work visa from NZD 1,630 available while the residence application is under way. The worked example assumes residence application only, totalling NZ$5,360. Fees for dependants, priority service, or higher-tier salary bands change the total — see the itemised table above.
Are these fees refundable if my application is refused?
Most application fees are non-refundable once the government begins processing. Some jurisdictions refund specific components (e.g. Canada's Right of Permanent Residence Fee refunds if refused; UK IHS refunds if the visa is refused). Check the linked primary source for the route you are applying to.
How often do these fees change?
INZ revised partnership visa charges substantially in October 2024; verify the route page before budgeting.
Do dependants pay the same fees as the primary applicant?
Whether dependent children can be included or need a separate Dependent Child Resident Visa depends on the family situation; check current INZ guidance.
Next steps
Full visa guide
Eligibility, application steps, and FAQs for the Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa.
Processing time
How long the Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa takes from application to decision.
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Reviewed by Sam Parks, Editor and lead researcher.