Bring your family to NZ

Check with Immigration New Zealand (INZ) for how to bring your partner, dependent children and parents to NZ.

Requirements if you have a work or student visa

Find out how to bring your family to NZ if you have a:

If you’re an NZ citizen or resident

See how to bring your partner, dependent children and parents to NZ.

Partners

Check INZ’s options for a work or resident visa through your partner who is an NZ citizen or resident.

Work visa — what you can do

  • Join your partner while they’re in New Zealand.
  • Work in New Zealand.
  • Study for up to 3 months.
  • Travel in and out of New Zealand.

Work Visa (Partner of a New Zealander) — INZ

Resident visa — what you can do

  • Live, work and study in New Zealand.
  • Include your dependent children aged 24 or younger in your visa application.
  • Apply for permanent residence after having this visa for at least 2 years in a row.

Resident Visa (Partner of a New Zealander) — INZ

Dependent children

Visit the INZ website for how to apply for visas for your dependent children.

Bringing children — INZ

Parents

For staying long-term in NZ with the ability to later apply for permanent residence, check the INZ website.

To visit NZ for up to 5 years, check the Parent Boost Visitor Visa.

New Parent Boost Visitor Visa opening on — INZ

More information about moving your family to New Zealand

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