Family Visas: Bring Your Loved Ones to New Zealand

Family is everything. New Zealand offers several visa options to help families stay together. Whether you are a New Zealander wanting to bring your partner home, or you are here on a work visa and want your children to join you, we can help you find the right pathway.

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Partnership Based Visas

A Partnership Based Visa allows you to join your partner in New Zealand to live, work, or visit. Depending on your partner’s specific visa or citizenship status, you might be eligible for a work visa, a visitor visa, or even a direct pathway to residence. To be successful, you must prove to Immigration New Zealand that you are living together in a genuine and stable relationship that is recognised by your friends and family.

Many partnership applications are declined because the evidence provided does not cover a long enough period or lacks the necessary depth. We review your relationship history and help you organise evidence like shared finances, tenancy agreements, and social proof to meet the strict legal definitions. This expert check ensures your application is strong and gives you the best chance of being reunited with your partner quickly.

Visas for Dependent Children

A Dependent Child Visa is designed to let your children join you so they can grow up and study in New Zealand. Generally, children must be 24 years old or younger, single, and financially reliant on you to qualify under this category. Depending on your own visa type, your children may be able to attend primary or secondary school as domestic students, which means you do not have to pay international tuition fees.

There are often strict requirements regarding legal custody and the age of the child at the time of the application. If a child is traveling with only one parent, you will need to provide specific legal consent from the other parent to satisfy immigration officers. We guide you through these sensitive requirements and ensure all birth certificates and custody documents are in order before you submit.

Visas For Parents And Grandparents

New Zealand provides several pathways for parents to join their adult children, including resident and long-term visitor options. The Parent Resident Visa uses a ballot system where sponsors must meet certain income thresholds to support their parents’ move. For families with more financial flexibility, the Parent Retirement Resident Visa offers a faster route through investment, allowing parents to live and work in New Zealand permanently.

Recently, the government introduced the Parent Boost Visitor Visa, which allows parents to stay for up to five years at a time to be with their grandchildren. This is a great option for families who may not meet the residence criteria but want to spend extended periods together. We help you compare these different paths to find the one that fits your family’s budget and long-term goals.

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