Studying in New Zealand What is a spouse accompanying work visa?

#NZStudy# Introduction When studying in New Zealand, students have learned about the parent-accompanying visa and the spouse-accompanying work visa. The following is none shared about studying in New Zealand. What is a spouse accompanying work visa? Welcome to read and reference!

What is a spouse accompanying work visa when studying in New Zealand?

The spouse accompanying work visa refers to the full-time work visa issued by the New Zealand Immigration Service.

For couples who have registered their marriage in China, if one of them goes to New Zealand to study in an undergraduate major or a postgraduate degree or above, his or her spouse can obtain a spouse-accompanying work visa. The validity period of the visa is the same as that of the student studying in New Zealand. The visa validity period is the same, and the spouse's work visa allows them to work in New Zealand; if the applicant has children who are over 5 years old, they can also go to New Zealand to study together and receive free primary and secondary education and other welfare conditions.

To apply for a visa to accompany a spouse studying in New Zealand, you must provide materials

A valid passport. If the passport cannot be submitted, please provide the birth certificate and ID card. Completely completed and signed work visa application form (NZIS1015) and supplementary form for Chinese citizens to visit, study and work in New Zealand (NZIS1027). A recent passport photo of the applicant. Application fee. Proof of funds required for the applicant's stay in New Zealand. Short-term entry visa chest X-ray form or physical examination and chest X-ray form (if applicable). Notarized certificate of no criminal offense (if applicable).

Please note: If any of the above items are missing, the application materials will be returned.

Requirements for health status when applying for a spouse visa to study in New Zealand

All come from countries with a high incidence of tuberculosis or have stayed in all countries with a high incidence of tuberculosis in the first 5 years of application submission Applicants whose total stay is 3 months or more and who plan to travel to New Zealand for more than 6 months must provide a completed Short-Term Entry Visa Chest X-ray Form (NZIS1096). Please refer to the Health Requirements Brochure (NZIS1121) for detailed information and a list of countries with low incidence of tuberculosis.

Applicants who plan to stay in New Zealand for more than 24 months must provide a complete physical examination and chest X-ray (NZIS1007). All medical examination forms must be completed and signed by a hospital designated by Immigration New Zealand. The date of completion of the medical examination should be less than 3 months from the date of submission of the application.

If the applicant has completed the short-term entry visa chest X-ray form (NZIS1096) or the physical examination and chest X-ray form (NZIS1007) in the past, and this form is not more than 24 months old when the application is submitted; unless If required by the visa officer or immigration officer, you may not need to provide a new short-term entry visa chest X-ray form (NZIS1096) or a physical examination and chest X-ray form (NZIS1007).

Pregnant women and children under 11 years old do not need to undergo chest X-ray examination. Applicants aged 17 or over who intend to stay in New Zealand for more than 24 months should submit a notarized certificate of not having been subject to criminal punishment. Book. The date of issuance should be less than 6 months from the date of submission of application. At the same time, the applicant must also provide a copy of a letter proving that he has not been subject to criminal punishment issued by the local police station or criminal investigation brigade. The date of issue should be less than 6 months from the date of submission of the application. Please note that we do not accept letters proving that the applicant has not been subject to criminal punishment issued by the applicant’s unit, unit security department, street or talent center.

Extended reading: What are the precautions for New Zealand study visa?

1. Differences in materials

Students who want to study in this country must first prepare materials. If the materials are incomplete, they will not be able to provide corresponding basis. As we all know, there are student visas and student permits, both of which are visa-related documents. Many students mistakenly think that they are the same. In fact, they are not. The former is under the control of the country’s government. Inquiries require a signature to allow students to enter the country. within the country, the latter is a permit automatically obtained when the former arrives in the country. Only if both are valid at the same time, you can study in the country for more than one year.

Student visa is for single or multiple entry. When are both required? Normally, if you study in the country for more than three months, you need to apply for a student visa. If a student only comes to the country for tourism or work, but wants to study, he or she can apply to extend the student permit. There is also a special situation where you do not need these two visas and permits, that is, you are a citizen of the country, or If you are an Australian citizen, you only need to return the visa.

2. Time

In terms of time, how long does the whole process take? Usually his audit takes 8-12 weeks, but just a normal time does not guarantee that there will be results. , if there is an accident, it may also be delayed to extend part of the time. In addition, everyone needs to pay attention to your passport. It will not have a big impact on your visa. If you have special circumstances, you can report it to the embassy. These are common matters. It is inevitable that you are not clear about applying for a visa for the first time, and you may not arrange the time properly. , encountering problems is inevitable. It is recommended that everyone patiently inquire about the relevant information. After correction, the problem will basically be solved.

3. Requirements

If a student is applying for graduate school, he must also have a certification letter from the relevant employer. How should this be requested? This letter must show the student’s income. The working time, position, and signature and official seal are required. Finally, when students apply, they must translate this into English and have it notarized. In addition, in the later interview and passport requirements, there are several student groups that cannot be reviewed normally according to the law, such as records of crimes, imprisonment, and detention for more than 12 months, deportation from the country, in addition to the The country also has a record of being expelled from other countries and has a record of damaging the security and public security of the country. This group of people is requested not to apply. The interview requirements for visas in the country also vary from institution to institution. If a student is applying to one of the top 10 universities, he or she will most likely need an interview. Some lower-ranked universities may not require an interview.