Who’s affected? Partner of a NZer, worker or student visas (resident, work, visitor) + Culturally Arranged Marriage Visitor Visa.

Not affected: resident applications lodged before 25 Sept 2026 and visas already granted.

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Why it matters:
1️⃣ Both partners must be 18+ on the day you apply
2️⃣ Only evidence dated after both turned 18 counts
3️⃣ Residence needs 12 months living together, so the practical minimum age is 19
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Planning a NZ partner visa? The rules changed on 25 Sept 2026. 🇳🇿

Both partners must now be 18+, and INZ only counts relationship evidence from when both were 18.
For young couples, timing is everything. 🧵

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🎓 Bachelor's grads: NZ's study-to-work door widens 16 Nov 2026.
1️⃣ Level 7 Grad Diploma
2️⃣ Full-time in NZ
3️⃣ No credit transfers
✅ Check before you enrol.

tinyurl.com/55n9tpya

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Bottom line: use the 6 months as an active job search — land an accredited employer, then move to an AEWV.

Full breakdown 👉
iclegal.co.nz/new-short-term-graduate-work-visa-nzs-6-month-pathway/

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No do-overs allowed.
One grant per person, for life.
No partners or kids included.
No business ownership.
Work must be under a genuine employment agreement.
6 months, no extension.

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Who it's for & what you need:

NZQCF Level 5-7 quals, not Post-Study eligible
24+ wks full-time study in NZ
NZD $5,000 funds + valid medical cert
Apply within 3 months of student visa expiry

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🎓 Big update for graduates: from 16 Nov 2026, a brand new Short-Term Graduate Work Visa opens.

6 months open work rights for grads who don't qualify for the Post-Study Work Visa.

Here's what's changing 🧵

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Bottom line: this widens investor choice without changing AIP's core rules. If you're planning your Growth category strategy, factor the Dec 2026 timeline in now.

#ActiveInvestorPlus #NZVisa

Full breakdown 👉
iclegal.co.nz/active-inves...

3️⃣ No personal use allowed.
Investors and family members can't live in a Build to Rent property funded through their AIP investment - even temporarily.

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2️⃣ The Growth category minimum stays at NZD 5 million, held for at least 3 years.
Build to Rent doesn't lower the bar - it just adds another route to meet it.

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1️⃣ Build to Rent developments now qualify as a Growth category investment - but only through Invest New Zealand-approved managed funds.

Direct property purchases won't count.

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🇳🇿 Big update for Active Investor Plus Visa applicants: from Dec 2026, Build to Rent joins the Growth category as a new investment option.

More flexibility, same $5M commitment. Here's what's changing 🧵

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