I don’t Have a Marriage Certificate - How Can I Bring my Foreign Wife to New Zealand?

Not having a valid marriage certificate should not become a hurdle for your partner's visa. Read ahead to know what you should do!

You are in love with a beautiful woman from another country, and you want to make her your wife.

The process of marrying your loved one can be difficult and confusing, especially if you are not familiar with the laws of your home country or the country where your fiancée lives.

We can help. Our team of experienced immigration advisers will guide you through every step of the marriage visa application process, from start to finish. We will help you gather all the required documents and submit a complete application package. Contact us today for a consultation.

What is a Marriage Certificate?

A marriage certificate is an official document that proves that you are married. In New Zealand, the Registrar of marriages issues marriage certificates. To get a marriage certificate, you need to register your marriage with the Registrar of marriages. The same rules might apply to your wives home country. If you were married overseas then you must get your marriage legally registered. A marriage certificate is one of the vital documents that you will be asked for while applying for a New Zealand Partner Visa.

How can I Bring My Foreign Wife to New Zealand?

If you are a New Zealand citizen or resident, you can sponsor your wife for a resident visa. This will allow her to live and work in New Zealand indefinitely. The process of sponsoring your wife for a resident visa can be complex, so it is important to seek professional help.

About Partnership Visa NZ

If you are a New Zealand citizen or resident, you can sponsor your wife for a resident visa. This will allow her to live and work in New Zealand indefinitely. The process of sponsoring your wife for a resident visa can be complex, so it is important to seek professional help.

The first step in the process is to gather all the required documents. These include your marriage certificate, your spouse’s passport, proof of your relationship (such as photos and letters), evidence of your income and employment, and proof of your New Zealand citizenship or residency.

Once you have gathered all the required documents, you need to submit a complete application package to the Immigration New Zealand office. The application package must include all the required documents, as well as a completed application form.

If your wife is already in New Zealand on a visitor visa, she will need to apply for a change of visa status. This can also be complex and confusing, so it is important to seek professional help.

The Immigration New Zealand office will review your application and make a decision based on all the information available. If your application is approved, your wife will be granted a resident visa and can live and work in New Zealand indefinitely.

What if I don’t Have a Marriage Certificate?

If you do not have a marriage certificate, you can still apply for a New Zealand Partner Visa. You will need to provide other evidence of your relationship, such as photos and letters. If you were married overseas, you will need to get your marriage legally registered. This can be done through the Registrar of marriages in the country where you were married. Once your marriage is registered, you will be issued a marriage certificate.

If you have any questions about the process of marrying your foreign wife and bringing her to New Zealand, contact us today for a consultation. Our team of experienced immigration advisers will guide you through every step of the process, from start to finish.

Information that you can Use - As per Public Domain

Here is some information that you can use, this information is as on public domain and is for better understanding of the rules.

What does it Means to Be in a Partnership?

You must be able to show us that you and your partner are living together in a genuine and stable relationship before we can grant you a visa based on your partnership.

Living Together

Living together means sharing the same home as your partner.

This does not include:

  • spending time in each other’s homes while you each maintain your own home
  • sharing accommodation while on holiday
  • living as flat mates in the same house.

If your Partner is an NZ Citizen or Holds an NZ Visa

When you apply for a visa based on your partnership with a New Zealand visa holder or New Zealand citizen, we call that person your supporting partner.

You and your supporting partner must:

  • be aged 18 or over, or have the consent of your parents or guardians if you are aged 16 or 17
  • have met each other before applying for a visa based on your partnership
  • not be close relatives.

Conclusion

The process of sponsoring your wife for a resident visa can be complex, so it is important to seek professional help. If you have any questions about the process of marrying your foreign wife and bringing her to New Zealand, contact us today for a consultation. Our team of experienced immigration advisers will guide you through every step of the process, from start to finish.

This information has been provided as general information only. You should consult with a licensed immigration professional to get specific advice for your particular situation.

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