H2.1 Accompanying dependants

1. Accompanying partners or dependent children are eligible for a special temporary visa (Diplomatic, Consular or Official) upon confirmation from MFAT Protocol Division.
2. Dependent children aged 21 and over are not normally eligible for a special temporary visa except in their own right, unless confirmation of eligibility is provided by MFAT Protocol Division.
3. Accompanying partners or dependent children who have been granted a special temporary visa and who wish to work or study in New Zealand must also obtain approval from MFAT Protocol Division.

Note: Accompanying partners or dependent children aged 21 and over, who wish to undertake tertiary study in New Zealand may be liable for foreign student fees and should contact MFAT Protocol Division to establish whether or not they are eligible for domestic student status or would attract foreign student fees.

Effective 29/11/2010