Will my husband get a separate dependent visa and will he be allowed to work full time in New Zealand for a Master's?
21 Jul 2026 · Answered by Saru Sharma · 1 min read
Yes, your husband can get a separate Partner of a Student Work Visa as your dependent if you are enrolled in a master's (Level 9) or doctoral (Level 10) program in New Zealand. This visa allows him to live and work full-time from day one without restrictions.
If your study program is below Level 7, he may only be eligible for a Partner of a Student Visitor Visa, which does not permit work.
So, if you are pursuing a master's degree, your husband will have his own dependent visa with full work rights from the start.
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