Family Migration to New Zealand
With New Zealand family migration visas, family members of New Zealand citizens or permanent residents like partners/ spouse, dependent children or parents living outside New Zealand can join them in the country permanently. Following are the various categories of visas under family migration categories:
Partner Of A New Zealand Resident Visa
This category of family migration visa enables a partner or spouse of New Zealand citizens or permanent residents to join them in New Zealand permanently. To obtain this visa, one must me legally married to a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident and be in a genuine and stable relationship for at least 1 year.
Benefits of this Visa:
- Live in New Zealand indefinitely.
- Work full time in any occupation with a New Zealand employer.
- Study as a domestic student.
- Travel to and from New Zealand as long as the visa is valid.
Dependent Child Resident Visa
This category of family migration visa enables New Zealand citizens or permanent residents to apply on behalf of their dependent children (below 24 years of age) to join them in New Zealand. Such visa holders are allowed to stay in New Zealand with their parents, study and work depending on their age.
Benefits of this Visa:
- Live in New Zealand indefinitely.
- Study in New Zealand as a domestic student.
- Work full time (depending on age).
Parent Resident Visa
This category of family migration visa enables parents of New Zealand citizens or permanent residents to join them in New Zealand. To obtain this visa, one must send an Expression of Interest (EOI) briefing about their credentials and eligibility and an evidence of sponsorship from the sponsoring child.
Benefits of this Visa:
- Live in New Zealand indefinitely.
- Work full time in any occupation with any employer in New Zealand.
- Study in New Zealand as a domestic student.
