Background
Automatic six-month extensions were previously granted to
employer supported work visa holders, expiring between 10 July 2020
and 31 December 2020. These extensions did not apply to partners or
dependent children.
Update
Immigration New Zealand have reconsidered their approach and are
now issuing automatic extensions to partners and dependent child
visa holders.
The Government will apply the same extension duration to
partners and dependent children, where their visas expire between
17 August 2020 and 31 December 2020.
If a partner or dependent child has already made an application
for a dependent visa, they can withdraw this application and
request a refund.
