New Zealand - British Expat Forum

Hi there

After you've obtained the partnership visa, does anyone know how to go about also getting the return visa? We didn't request the return visa at the time of the application but was told you could apply for that later.

Thanks!

Hi Frankie,

Welcome to the forums

Is this the returning resident's visa? I'm not sure whether the returning resident's visa is the same for partnership as it is for skilled migrants (the category I've applied under), but if so, you get your first returning resident's visa automatically with your visa:
http://www.immigration.govt.nz/opsmanual/7513.htm

Then, after two years, you can apply for an indefinite returning resident's visa, which gives you the ability to come and go as you please, if you fulfill certain criteria (the most often cited one being resident in NZ for at least 184 days (i.e. 6 months) each year of the two years)

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/opsmanual/20698.htm

Hope this helps!

Cheers
Jo