New Zealand Family Visas are for the partners, parents and children of New Zealanders and eligible work and student visa holders.
THE NEW ZEALAND FAMILY VISAS
The Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa grants permanent residence to the partners and spouses of New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.
The Parent and Grandparent Visitor Visa lets eligible applicants visit their children and grandchildren in New Zealand. Visa holders can visit for up to six months at a time, with a maximum total stay of 18 months in three years.
The Parent Retirement Visa lets the parents of New Zealand citizens and residents permanently live in New Zealand.
The Parent Resident Visa allows the parents of New Zealand citizens and residents, who can act as their sponsors, to live in New Zealand.
The Dependent Child Student Visa lets the children of eligible work and student visa holders go to school in New Zealand.
The Child Of A Worker Visitor Visa lets the dependent children of eligible work visa holders visit them in New Zealand.
MORE ABOUT FAMILY VISAS
Let’s take a closer look at New Zealand’s family visas:
THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
To apply for a family visa, candidates must have the following:
- An eligible family member that’s a New Zealand citizen or resident or an eligible work or student visa holder depending on the visa the applicant applies for
- An eligible sponsor if applying for a Partner and Grandparent Visitor Visa or a Parent Resident Visa
- NZD1 million to invest, at least NZD500,000 to use as settlement funds, and an annual income of NZD60,000 or more if applying for a Parent Resident Visa
- Meet New Zealand’s health and character requirements
HOW TO APPLY FOR A FAMILY VISA:
There isn’t one standard way to apply for New Zealand Family Visas. Instead, each visa has a unique application process. Please speak with our licensed advisor for advice.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
New Zealand Family Visas are visas for eligible relatives of New Zealand citizens, residents, and visa holders. Depending on the visa, the visa holder can visit New Zealand or stay permanently.
Parents of New Zealand citizens and residents can apply for either the Parent Retirement Visa or the Parent Resident Visa. Both visas allow parents to move to New Zealand permanently.
The main difference between the two visas is the financial requirement:
- Parent Retirement Visa: The applicant must have sufficient investment and settlement funds plus an annual income of NZD60,000 or more.
- Parent Resident Visa: The New Zealand child must sponsor their parent.
Family-sponsored immigration is an immigration pathway that requires an eligible New Zealander to sponsor their overseas relative’s visa application.
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