CULTURALLY ARRANGED MARRIAGE VISITOR VISA
You can visit New Zealand to marry a New Zealand citizen or a resident in a culturally arranged marriage. You can also apply for this visa if you had a culturally arranged marriage overseas with a New Zealand Citizen or Resident. Once you live with your partner you can apply for a partnership- based Work or Visitor Visa.
- If you’re coming to get married in New Zealand, your wedding must be within 3 months of arriving.
- If you get married outside New Zealand, then you must apply for your visa within 3 months of your cultural wedding.
To find out more about how to apply under Culturally Arranged Marriage Visitor Visa category, assessment criteria and the pitfalls you should be aware of, please contact us