If you and your family wish to move to New Zealand to live, you will need to apply for residence in New Zealand. Your brother, sister or parent must be eligible to sponsor you.
If you have particular skills, you may like to find out about our Skilled Migrant Category. Or you may decide you’d rather apply to work here temporarily.
But, find out first…
What opportunities are there to make a new life in New Zealand?
Would I like to live in New Zealand? Our Discover and Decide site has been designed to give you a small taste of the country, the people and our way of life.
Can I move to New Zealand?
How do I go about applying to live in New Zealand?
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Maybe you’ve been in New Zealand for a while, and your circumstances have changed...
How is my visa or permit affected?
If you wish to sponsor your brother, sister or adult child
you must be a New Zealand citizen or resident, and must be eligible to sponsor your relative. Find out the requirements to sponsor your brother, sister or adult child, so they can join you in New Zealand.