One of the SMC applicant flew out of NZ, do I require to inform INZ

[Tariq Shahzad]

Hi all,

I am principal applicant in our SMC visa and my wife ,who is a PhD student, have traveled out NZ to conduct her research interviews for TWO months. Do I need to inform it to INZ?
EGoodHue and JandM your expert. opinion, please?

Thank you in advance!

[JandM]

I think, yes. What visa are you both on?

[Tariq Shahzad]

Thank you JandM,

My wife is currently on student visa and I am on open work visa.

[JandM]

Then you're certainly covered, and the reason for telling INZ is to be sure they can readily contact you if necessary.

[Tariq Shahzad]

Thx a lot JandM. Appreciated