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Which Visas Allow Me to Bring My Family to New Zealand?

New Zealand, with its stunning landscapes and high quality of life, is a dream destination for many. If you are planning to move to New Zealand and want to bring your family along, there are several options available. 

This guide will help you understand the different types of visas in NZ that can enable your family to join you in this beautiful country. 

Parent Visa NZ Options

Parent and Grandparent Visitor Visa

This visa is perfect for parents and grandparents wishing to visit their family in New Zealand. It allows multiple entries over three years, with a total stay of up to 18 months. 

Parent Retirement Resident Visa

If you have an adult child who is a New Zealand citizen or resident, you can apply for a Parent Retirement Resident Visa. This visa allows you to live in New Zealand permanently. 

To qualify, you need an annual income of NZD $60,000, NZD $1 million to invest for four years, and an additional NZD $500,000 for living expenses.

Parent Resident Visa

Parents of New Zealand citizens or residents can apply for the Parent Resident Visa. Your adult child must earn enough and agree to sponsor you. You need to express your interest and meet the necessary requirements to be invited to apply for this visa.

Partner Visa NZ Options

We’ve dedicated an entire blog post to exploring the various visa options available for bringing your partner to New Zealand. 

This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about partner visas and the different types of visas tailored for partners of New Zealand citizens, residents, students, and workers.

Click here to read our full blog post. You can also learn more about your partner visa options on our dedicated page.

Child Visa NZ Options

Child of a Worker Visitor Visa

If you have a work visa, you can apply for a visitor visa for your children aged 19 and younger. They can stay for the same duration as your visa.

Child of a Student Visitor Visa

If you hold a student visa, your dependent children can come to New Zealand as visitors. They can stay for the same length of time as your visa allows.

Dependent Child Resident Visa

New Zealand citizens or residents can apply for their dependent children to live with them permanently. Once granted, the child can stay indefinitely.

Dependent Child Student Visa

Dependent children of work and student visa holders can apply for a student visa to attend primary or secondary school in New Zealand.

Child of a New Zealander Visitor Visa

If you are a New Zealand citizen or resident, your dependent children who are not citizens or residents can join you in New Zealand as visitors.

Intercountry Adoption Resident Visa

New Zealand citizens or residents who legally adopt a child from overseas can apply for this visa. Once granted, the adopted child can stay in New Zealand indefinitely.

Other Family Visa NZ Options

Guardian of a Student Visitor Visa

Parents and legal guardians can live in New Zealand to care for their children studying in the country. This visa allows you to stay for the same duration as your child’s student visa.

Refugee Family Support Resident Visa

Family members of New Zealand residents who were granted residence as refugees or protected persons can apply for this visa. They must be sponsored by their refugee family members.

Samoan Quota Resident Visa

Each year, Samoan citizens can register for a ballot that, if successful, allows them to apply for New Zealand residence.

Pacific Access Category Resident Visa

Similar to the Samoan Quota Resident Visa, this visa allows citizens from Fiji, Kiribati, Tuvalu, and Tonga to apply for New Zealand residence through a ballot system.

Culturally Arranged Marriage Visitor Visa

This visa is for those who have recently married a New Zealand citizen in a traditional arranged marriage or plan to marry in New Zealand. It allows a stay of up to three months.

Adoption Pre-citizenship Visitor Visa

This visa allows children adopted from other countries to visit New Zealand before their New Zealand citizenship is confirmed.

Adoption Visitor Visa

Children being adopted by New Zealand citizens or residents can visit the country. The adoption process must be supported by Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children.

Need Help with Your Visa NZ Application?

Navigating the visa application process can be daunting. If you need assistance with any NZ visa  application, feel free to Contact us.

Our team of experts is here to guide you through the process and ensure a smooth transition for you and your family to New Zealand.

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