Can I sponsor my brother, sister or adult child?

You can bring your brother, sister or adult child to New Zealand, if you are an eligible sponsor and your brother, sister or adult child meets the requirements for residence under the Family Category (Sibling/Adult Child Policy).

To be eligible your brother, sister or adult child must have

 

• have no other siblings or parents who are living lawfully and permanently in the same country in which they are living lawfully and permanently

 

To sponsor your brother, sister or adult child you must

 

• meet the requirements
• complete a properly completed, signed and witnessed Sponsorship Form for Residence in New Zealand (NZIS 1024) PDF
• attach evidence of your immigration status

 

To be eligible for residence your brother, sister or adult child must
complete an Application for Residence in New Zealand form (NZIS 1000) PDF and meet all requirements of good health, good character and supply evidence of their relationship to you, and of where any other immediate family are living. Your brother/sister or adult child must also have an offer of employment and meet a minimum level of income.

 

Want to check the requirements for your brother, sister or adult child?