U8.15 Dependent children of military visa holders

1. Dependent children (see E4.1.10) of military visa holders may be granted student visas for the same period as the military visa held, or deemed to be held, by the applicant's parent.
2. Applicants meet temporary entry class requirements for lodging an application as set out at E4, bona fide applicants as set out at E5, and health and character requirements as set out at A4.5 and A5.5, but are exempt from:
   1. providing evidence of enrolment; and
   2. providing guarantees of accommodation and maintenance; and
   3. meeting onward travel requirements.
3. Dependent children of military visa holders are regarded as domestic students (see U3.35) in the following respects:
   1. for the purpose of all tuition fees for the period of secondment; and
   2. until the end of the calendar year in which their parent completes their posting in New Zealand.
4. The student visas granted must be current for the period of enrolment or until the parent holding a military visa departs, whichever occurs first.
5. If the student wishes to continue studying in New Zealand after their parent departs, they must meet the requirements under the immigration instructions for a temporary visa and obtain one accordingly.
6. Before granting a student visa an immigration officer must be satisfied that the applicant's parent:
   1. holds a military visa; or
   2. is eligible to be granted a military visa; or
   3. is deemed to be granted a military visa.

Effective 02/12/2013