Family visas

Family residence

A family member who is already a New Zealand citizen or resident can sponsor you to come to New Zealand if you are their:

• Partner – you are the husband, wife, defacto or civil union partner of a New Zealand citizen or resident.
• Dependent child – you are a dependent child with a parent who is a New Zealand citizen or resident.
• Parent – you have a child who is a New Zealand citizen or resident.

Family temporary entry

If you intend to stay temporarily with your family member who is a New Zealand citizen or resident, the kind of visa you need depends on what you want to do when you’re here.

• Visit/holiday – there are categories for partners of New Zealand residents and/or citizens; culturally-arranged marriage; dependent children of New Zealand residents and/or citizens; parent and grandparent multiple entry visitor visa; or general visitors.
• Work – for partners of New Zealand residents and/or citizens category.
• Study – for partners and children of New Zealand residents and/or citizens category.