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Family and Partner Visas – Join Your Loved Ones in New Zealand

Family and Partner Visas – Join Your Loved Ones in New Zealand

New Zealand offers a range of family-based visas for partners, children, parents, and legal guardians, allowing families to live, work, or study together.
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Partner Visas
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If your partner is a New Zealand citizen, resident, or visa holder, you may be eligible to join them in New Zealand on a partnership-based visa.
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To qualify, you must:
  • Be in a genuine and stable relationship.
  • Intend to live together in New Zealand.
  • Meet health and character requirements.
Visa options include:
  • Partner of a Worker (Visitor or Work Visa)
  • Partner of a Student (Visitor or Work Visa)
  • Partner of a New Zealander (Visitor, Work, or Resident Visa)
The length and type of visa depend on your relationship duration and your partner’s visa status.
Evidence such as joint documents, correspondence, and photos will be required to prove your relationship.
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Dependent Children Visas
Children of work or student visa holders may accompany their parents. Eligibility for residence depends on age, marital status, and financial dependence.Â
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Parent and Grandparent Visas:
  • Parent & Grandparent Visitor Visa: Short-term visits sponsored by a New Zealand child or grandchild.
  • Parent Resident Visa: Sponsored by a NZ resident child; eligibility depends on the sponsor’s income.
  • Parent Retirement Resident Visa: Permanent residence for eligible investors meeting income and investment thresholds.
Guardian of a Student Visa
Allows one parent or legal guardian to live in New Zealand to care for a child studying on a student visa (years 1–13). Work may be restricted unless a visa condition variation is approved.
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Siblings  Visas
There is no current visa pathway for brothers or sisters; they would need to apply independently for a visitor visa.
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Each situation is unique — seek our professional advice to understand eligibility and application requirements for each family category.