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Partner not permanently or lawfully resident in New Zealand

A client whose partner is not permanently resident or is unlawfully resident in New Zealand, can be paid at the single rate of Veteran's Pension in some circumstances.

There are some exceptions for more information see:

Partner lives overseas

If the partner is not in New Zealand and chooses to live overseas with no intention of moving permanently to New Zealand, and the client and partner are still a couple, the client should be paid the married rate of Veteran's Pension.

For more information see:

Legislation

  • Rates of veteran's pension section 169 Veterans' Support Act 2014
  • General limitation on receiving benefit: persons unlawfully resident or present in New Zealand and persons holding temporary entry class visa section 19 Social Security Act 2018
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People who do not have a valid visa (or permit, if granted before 29 November 2010) to stay in New Zealand are unlawfully resident. They are not meant to be living in New Zealand.

They will usually have a temporary entry class visa which has now expired. They are commonly known as "overstayers".

Legislation