If you intend to apply for a Partner visa, we recommend making an appointment to discuss and understand your options.
| VISA TYPE | STREAM (IF AVAILABLE) | 75% OF APPLICATIONS PROCESSED IN | 90% OF APPLICATIONS PROCESSED IN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family and partner visas | |||
| 100 Partner* | 20 months | 23 months | |
| 101 Child | 10 months | 17 months | |
| 102 Adoption | Unavailable due to low volume of applications. | Unavailable due to low volume of applications. | |
| 117 Orphan Relative | 56 months | 63 months | |
| 143 Contributory Parent (Migrant) | 38 months | 39 months | |
| 173 Contributory Parent (Temporary) | 36 months | 38 months | |
| 300 Prospective Marriage | 11 months | 15 months | |
| 309 Partner (Provisional) | 11 months | 15 months | |
| 445 Dependent Child | 8 months | 12 months | |
| 461 New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary) | 14 months | 23 months | |
| 801 Partner* | 18 months | 23 months | |
| 802 Child | 12 months | 13 months | |
| 820 Partner | 20 months | 24 months | |
| 837 Orphan Relative | Unavailable due to low volume of applications. | Unavailable due to low volume of applications. | |
| 864 Contributory Aged-Parent (Residence) | Unavailable due to low volume of applications. | Unavailable due to low volume of applications. | |
| 884 Contributory Aged-Parent (Temporary) | Unavailable due to low volume of applications. | Unavailable due to low volume of applications. | |
| *From the date of eligibility (2 years after the 820/801 or 309/100 application is made) to finalisation, the processing time for subclass 801 Partner (permanent) visa and 100 Partner (permanent) visa is 2 years. | |||
Factors that influence processing times
We evaluate applications on a case-by-case basis, and processing timelines can vary depending on a variety of factors, including:
- Whether you’ve submitted a full application with all of the required supporting materials
- How quickly you reply to requests for further information
- How long does it take to complete the appropriate checks on the supporting data?
- How long it takes to get more information from outside agencies, especially when it comes to health, character, and national security concerns
- How many spots in the migration program are available for permanent migration visa applications?
- The time it takes to attend a Citizenship Ceremony or acquire a Citizenship Certificate in the case of citizenship applications.
