Policy verified from immigration.govt.nz as of 2026-04-13
New Zealand dependent child visas allow children to join their parents in New Zealand. The Dependent Child Resident Visa is for children aged 24 or under with a NZ citizen or resident parent. The Dependent Child Student Visa is for children under 19 of work or student visa holders.
Source: immigration.govt.nz — 2026-04-13
Dependent Child Resident Visa
- Available for children aged 24 or under years old
- At least one parent must be a NZ citizen or permanent resident
- Child must be financially dependent on the parent
- Child must be single
- Must meet health and character requirements
Dependent Child Student Visa
- Available for children under 19 years old
- Parent must hold a qualifying work or student visa
- Child must be financially dependent and single
- Can attend NZ schools as a domestic student
- Also see: Dependent Child Student Visa (study section)
How ProVisas Helps
- We assess which dependent child visa is right for your family
- We prepare evidence of financial dependency and family relationship
- We coordinate your child's application with your own visa timeline
- We handle applications for multiple children simultaneously
Frequently Asked Questions
Dependent child resident visas are available for children aged 24 or under. Dependent child student visas are for children under 19. The child must be financially dependent and single.
Yes. For both dependent child resident and student visas, the child must be single — not in a committed relationship.
Your child must rely on you for financial support. You need to demonstrate that you can support your child's living costs and, where applicable, education costs in New Zealand.
Yes. Dependent children can study as domestic students at primary and secondary schools if their parent holds a qualifying visa.
