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Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa processing time

As at 16 October 2026, 50% of recent Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa applications were processed within 6 months and 80% within 7 months, per Immigration New Zealand's published figures.

Figures as at 16 October 2026, captured daily.

Trend

Daily captures of INZ's published figures, in calendar days.

50% within6 months171 days on 16 Oct, 151 on 29 Jun
80% within7 months192 days on 16 Oct, 192 on 29 Jun
Longest 80% in the period213 days21 Aug to 30 Aug
As at16 Oct2026, 105 daily captures

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Captured50% within80% within
3 July 2026154 days193 days
10 July 2026154 days193 days
17 July 2026157 days198 days
24 July 2026157 days193 days
31 July 2026158 days193 days
7 August 2026162 days191 days
14 August 2026163 days200 days
21 August 2026169 days213 days
28 August 2026169 days213 days
4 September 2026171 days199 days
11 September 2026172 days197 days
18 September 2026172 days199 days
25 September 2026175 days199 days
2 October 2026172 days197 days
9 October 202665 days98 days
16 October 2026171 days192 days

Captured daily from 29 June 2026 to 16 October 2026. No capture on 5 days in the period.

About this visa

You can live in New Zealand on this visa if you have a partner who is a New Zealand citizen or resident.

Frequently asked questions

As at 16 October 2026, Immigration New Zealand reports that 50% of recent Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa applications were completed within 6 months and 80% within 7 months. Individual applications can take longer, particularly if INZ requests further information.

The published figures are percentiles of recently decided applications, not a promise. Applications that are incomplete, need verification, or raise health, character or genuineness questions routinely exceed them. If your application is far outside the 80% figure, you can contact INZ or engage a licensed immigration adviser or immigration lawyer to follow up.

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