While we welcome your child to New Zealand, you must be lawfully and permanently in New Zealand, and your child will need to meet a number of requirements before they can apply for residence under the Family Dependent Child Category.

As a parent you must

• be lawfully and permanently in New Zealand
• supply evidence of your residence status

To apply for residence your child must

complete Residence Application form (INZ 1000) PDF.

Want to check the requirements for your child?