Support family
Information about visa requirements for family members.
Dependent children
Dependent children
If children are single, financially reliant and the right age, they can be included in their parent’s visa application. Or they may be able to apply for a visa based on their relationship to their parent, if their parent already has or is applying for a visa, or is a New Zealand citizen.
Non-principal applicant eligibility for permanent residence
Non-principal applicant eligibility for permanent residence
For non-principal applicants to be eligible for a permanent resident visa, the principal applicant must hold a permanent resident visa. In some circumstances however a non-principal applicant can be granted permanent residence on their own.
Partnership
Partnership
Partners of people who are already in New Zealand, and partners who are applying for a visa to come to New Zealand together, may be eligible for visas based on their partnership.
Bringing family if you have a work visa
Bringing family if you have a work visa
Most types of work visas allow you to support visas for your partner and dependent children, but there are some restrictions.
Parent Resident Visa — previous EOIs
Parent Resident Visa — previous EOIs
The Parent Resident Visa reopened on 24 February 2020. If you sent an expression of interest (EOI) before it closed you can update it or withdraw it and ask for a refund.
Calculating your sponsor's income for the Parent Resident Visa
Calculating your sponsor's income for the Parent Resident Visa
You can be sponsored by your adult New Zealand citizen or resident child, or jointly by them and their partner, if they earn enough.
Bringing family if you have a student visa
Bringing family if you have a student visa
All students can support visitor visas for their partner and children. Some can also support a work visa for their partner, or student visas for their children.
Victims of family violence
Victims of family violence
Information about evidence for victims of family violence visas.