Originally Posted by
raleigh119
Check: Partner of a New Zealander Visitor Visa
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-...s-visitor-visa
- No requirement to prove living together, but you need to prove that your relationship is genuine
Be honest with INZ. INZ is multicultural and they are aware that marriages in some cultures are arranged by parents. Specifically in my culture, it is shunned that partners before marriage live together (due to the Catholic influence), but with strong proof of actual stable and genuine relationship, partner's are still being approved. That being said, it wouldn't hurt if you visit India first and meet her face to face for a short time then come together here.
Also, if the intention is for her to come back to India, state in her cover letter 1) the length of time that she would like to stay in NZ (1 month?); and 2) that she is applying for a LIMITED VISA as this type rarely gets disapproved.
Thanks for your suggestion!
Its not that I dont know my fiancee or I havent met her at all. We have been together(long distance) for a while now and we recently decided to get engaged but we haven't lived together under one roof.
I think the easiest way out for the moment is to apply for a normal visitor without me sponsoring her.