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Partner's residence status

When a client has a partner and they do not qualify for Veteran's Pension in their own right, their partner's immigration status must be checked as this can affect the client's rate of payment.

When the partner is present in New Zealand unlawfully or is on a temporary entry class visa, the rate of payment for the client is the single rate of Veterans Pension.

For more information see:

Legislation

  • Rates of Veteran's Pensions section 169 Veterans' Support Act 2014
  • MSD may refuse or cancel benefit if person not ordinarily resident in New Zealand section 204 Social Security Act 2018
  • 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
  • Emergency benefit: discretionary grant on ground of hardship section 63 Social Security Act 2018
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Temporary entry class visas are issued to people who have arrived in New Zealand legally, but are only allowed to stay for a temporary period for the duration and purposes indicated on the visa.

A temporary entry class visa means:

Legislation