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Sponsoring family if you are a refugee in New Zealand

Sponsors under the Refugee Family Support Category must register as either a tier 1 or tier 2 sponsor before their family members can be invited to apply for a New Zealand resident visa.

  • Sponsoring family members if you are a refugee

    Refugees living in New Zealand must register to sponsor family members for a Refugee Family Support Resident Visa. Family members can apply if the registration is selected.

  • Check if you can sponsor family as a refugee

    Use our online tool to find out if you can sponsor family members for the Refugee Family Support Resident Visa.

  • Process for sponsoring family as a refugee

    After you have registered as a sponsor, and a resident visa has been approved, community support services can help your family members to settle in New Zealand.

  • Support services for the Refugee Family Support Resident Visa

    Support services are available to help those coming to New Zealand on a Refugee Family Support Resident Visa settle into their new lives.

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