Apply for visas for dependent children, find out what the visa status is for newborn children, and how to add them to an undecided visa application.
There are 2 ways thatĀ dependent children can apply for a visa.
Dependent children are not eligible for work visas.
The definition of dependent children depends on age and whether they are applying for a resident visa or a temporary visa.
Your child is dependent if they are:
If they are 18 or over they must not have children of their own.
If they are aged 21 to 24 they must also rely on you or another adultĀ for financial support (depending on which visa they have applied for).
Your child is dependent if they:
If they are 18 or 19 they must not have children of their own.
If your children are 20 or older:
If they want to join you in New Zealand they need to apply for their own visa.
Information valid as at 2024/07/02 16:56:19.174804 GMT+12