Do I have to show funds for my dependent during visa approval, and will my dependent have a full work permit to work in New Zealand after arrival for a Master's?
Yes, you must show extra maintenance funds for your dependent, typically NZD 4,200 to 5,000 per year on top of your own tuition and living costs. Your dependent partner qualifies for an open Partner of a Student Work Visa, letting them work full-time for almost any employer.
Yes, you do need to show additional funds for your dependent when you apply for your New Zealand student visa. The good news is that once you are enrolled in a Master's degree, your partner qualifies for an open work permit that lets them work freely after arrival.
Dependent Visa Requirements At A Glance
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Your own funds | Full tuition fees plus living expenses, per Immigration New Zealand (INZ) guidelines |
| Dependent's additional funds | Roughly NZD 4,200 to 5,000 per year for a partner, on top of your own requirement |
| Work eligibility | Partners of Master's degree (Level 9) students qualify for a Partner of a Student Work Visa |
| Type of work permit | Open work permit, full-time, almost any employer, no prior job offer needed |
Where To Confirm The Exact Numbers
- Check Immigration New Zealand's Visitor and Student Visa Portals for the current exact financial thresholds
- Review the NZ Partner of a Student Work Visa Guide for relationship proof requirements
- Confirm whether you and your dependent should apply together or as separate submissions
My Advice
Gather your dependent's relationship proof documents, such as marriage or de facto partnership evidence, well before your own visa filing date, since incomplete relationship evidence is the most common reason dependent visas get delayed. Submit both applications together where the portal allows it, so your partner's open work visa is ready close to the time you both actually land in New Zealand.
Cash income, business income or no ITR?
See whether your funds and documents will pass the NZ visa check.
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