Hi guys im just about to send off all the docs for the application but have a couple of points im not sure about. We are applying on a partnership basis but my question is do i fill in the partner details section of her application form and sign the declaration as her partner - even though im obviously not actually included in the application? Also, as we are applying on the basis of a partnership should I include a passport size pic of myself? And finally - am I right in understanding that if she stays in NZ less than 6mths then no TB screening xray is required despite the fact that Thailand isnt on the list of low incidence TB countries?

Oh - and this may well make me sound very dim witted - but is it the visa or the permit we require???

Any feedback will be massively appreciated!!

Hi guys im just about to send off all the docs for the application but have a couple of points im not sure about. We are applying on a partnership basis but my question is do i fill in the partner details section of her application form and sign the declaration as her partner - even though im obviously not actually included in the application? Also, as we are applying on the basis of a partnership should I include a passport size pic of myself? And finally - am I right in understanding that if she stays in NZ less than 6mths then no TB screening xray is required despite the fact that Thailand isnt on the list of low incidence TB countries?

Oh - and this may well make me sound very dim witted - but is it the visa or the permit we require???

Any feedback will be massively appreciated!!

About visas and permits

A visa is a document that will allow you to board the craft and travel to New Zealand.New Zealand now has "Advance Passenger Screening " , which means the NZIS screens you at checkin time, so for example, if you have the wrong visa or your travel docs dont match the name on your visa and passport etc.... you can be prevented from boarding the airplane in Bangkok.

A permit is a document that will be stamped into your passport upon clearance through a New Zealand border post.This permit will specify how long you can stay in NZL.If your permit runs out, then you are overstaying.You must never let your permit run out. The Visa document will state what you can and can not do while in NZL on a valid permit.

Think of a visa as a "right to travel" document and a permit as a 'right to stay" document.

...do i fill in the partner details section of her application form and sign the declaration as her partner

YES

...should I include a passport size pic of myself?

YES. And in box C12 tick "NO"

...am I right in understanding that if she stays in NZ less than 6mths then no TB screening xray is required

You are wrong.

If in the five years prior to your application, you have spent (lived in and/or visited) a combined total of three months or more in any countries, areas or territories NOT listed you must submit a Temporary Entry X-ray Certificate(NZIS 1096).

Thailand is not listed.Refer to NZIS 1121.

I just realised that I didn't fully answer you Visa/Permit question.

You should apply for a Visa.

In box A23 tick

"I am applying for a Visitor’s Visa to travel to New Zealand"

Also choose "multiple entry" as it gives you more flexibility ie: you might get cold and decide to pop up to Fiji for a week

Furthermore, I see you are from the UK in your profile. To apply under the partner scheme, the partner must be a NZL citizen or permanent resident, as well as meeting other partner criteria that the NZIS will rigourously asess ie: is it a genuine partnership.

As an alternative to the partner category , if the applicant meets the requirements for a tourist visa on her own merits ie:is educated, has a job,a house,other assests in Thailand, various reasons to return etc... it would be simpler/quicker for her to apply independently.

Thanks very much for the excellent information mate u covered everything i needed to know! Yes im from the UK originally but lived in NZ for most of my younger years and have citizenship already!

U saved me a lot of time re the xray requirements thanks! Do u have any idea as to whether or not she will be able to go to any hospital for this? She is nearest Ubon Ratchathani at the moment, and I downloaded the necessary form (1096) which i noted was only available in english - hopefully the radiologist will can read english. According to the immigration site all the NZISapproved docs/radiologists are bangkok/changmai etc.

Ok mate your a top bloke cheers!

[Just been having a closer read and i think if the NZIS has panel doctors in a country then one of these must be used! Never mind not too big a deal I suppose.

Thanks again

Heres a question. If my wife has a spouse visa for Oz. Will she need a seperate visa for NZ to visit for a holiday? Off topic sorry.

Heres a question. If my wife has a spouse visa for Oz. Will she need a seperate visa for NZ to visit for a holiday? Off topic sorry.

She would need at least Aussie Permanent Residency to have the visa requirement waived.

From the NZL Immigration site :

You do not need a visa or permit to visit New Zealand if you are :

an Australian citizen or resident who holds a current

permanent resident return visa (temporary or provisional

resident return visa holders may need a visa to enter New

Zealand)

Ok. Thanks.

Hey Jaylord,

was wondering how you are getting on with your girlfriends visa,as i`am in very much the same

position at the moment.How difficult are finding thewhole thing.

Any advise is welcome

Thanks