Originally Posted by
onyiking
In the NZ site for partners I read this .
Overview
DURATION
Indefinitely
With this visa you can
Live, work, and study in New Zealand.
Include dependent children, aged 24 and under, in your visa application.
Things to note
If your partner’s New Zealand residence is based on their Australian citizenship, Australian permanent residence or resident return visa, you can only apply for this visa if your partner lives in New Zealand.
If your partner is a New Zealand citizen and the two of you have been living together outside of New Zealand for 5 years or more, you may be granted a permanent resident visa. Your partner will need to be either overseas when you apply, or have been back in New Zealand for less than 3 months.
My question is ...living with my wife outside New Zealand for more than a year , I can't apply for resident straight away? I am very confused here .