F5.10 Evidence

The items listed in F5.10.1 to F5.10.35 below are examples of relevant evidence: other documents may also be relevant.

F5.10.1 Evidence of dependent child's relationship to parent(s)

1. Evidence of the dependent child's relationship to the parent(s) is
   1. birth certificates establishing the relationship of the dependent child to the parent(s); or
   2. household registration documents, if these establish the relationship of the dependent child to the parent(s); or
   3. evidence of adoption (see R3), which establishes the relationship of the dependent child to the parent(s).
2. Other evidence establishing the relationship of the children to the parent(s) may also be provided.

F5.10.5 Evidence of declaration by parent(s)

Evidence of declaration as a dependent child is the declaration of children on the parent(s) residence application form.

F5.10.10 Evidence that principal applicant is single, with no children, and 24 or younger

1. Evidence that the principal applicant is single, with no children, and aged 18 to 24, is:
   1. a declaration in the residence application form that the principal applicant is not married, is not in a civil union, and is not living in a de facto relationship; and
   2. a declaration in the residence application form that the principal applicant has no children; and
   3. a birth certificate or other evidence that the principal applicant is aged 18 to 24.
2. Evidence that the principal applicant is single, and 17 or younger, is:
   1. a declaration in the residence application form that the principal applicant is not married, is not in a civil union, and is not living in a de facto relationship; and
   2. a birth certificate or other evidence that the principal applicant is 17 or younger.

F5.10.15 Evidence of financial dependence (see F5.1)

1. Up to and including 17 years of age, if a child is single, they are presumed to be dependent.
2. From 18 years of age up to and including 20 years of age, if a child is single and has no children of their own, they are presumed to be dependent.
3. From 21 years of age up to and including 24 years of age, evidence of actual dependence may be required.

F5.10.20 Evidence of adoption under New Zealand Adoption Act 1955 (see F5.1(b)(iii))

Evidence is the Notice of Adoption Order.

Note: Notices of interim orders are not evidence of adoption.

F5.10.25 Evidence that overseas adoption has the same effect as a New Zealand adoption (see F5.1(b)(iii))

Evidence that an overseas adoption has the same effect as a New Zealand adoption under section 17 of the Adoption Act 1955, includes:

1. a ruling from a New Zealand court; or
2. the assessment of the immigration officer, if there are clear precedents for adoptions from the country concerned.

F5.10.30 Evidence of parent’s New Zealand citizenship or residence class visa

1. Evidence that a parent is a New Zealand citizen may include but is not limited to:
   • a New Zealand passport; or
   • a New Zealand birth certificate issued prior to 1 January 2006; or
   • a New Zealand birth certificate issued on or after 1 January 2006 that positively indicates New Zealand citizenship; or
   • a certificate of New Zealand citizenship; or
   • a confirmation of New Zealand citizenship by descent certificate issued under the Citizenship Act 1977; or
   • an evidentiary certificate issued under the Citizenship Act 1977 confirming New Zealand citizenship.
2. Evidence that a parent is a New Zealand resident is:
   1. a current New Zealand residence class visa in their passport or certificate of identity; or
   2. evidence of an electronic record of a current New Zealand residence class visa; or
   3. evidence the parent is deemed to hold a New Zealand residence class visa.

F5.10.35 Evidence of being 'lawfully and permanently' in New Zealand

Evidence must be provided of actual residence in New Zealand. Evidence may include but is not limited to:

• correspondence addressed to the applicant
• employment references
• rates demands
• income tax returns
• mortgage documents
• documents showing that household effects have been moved to New Zealand.

Effective 07/05/2018