Bring your family to NZ
Check with Immigration New Zealand (INZ) for how to bring your partner, dependent children and parents to NZ.
Requirements if you have a work or student visa
Find out how to bring your family to NZ if you have a:
If you’re an NZ citizen or resident
See how to bring your partner, dependent children and parents to NZ.
Partners
Check INZ’s options for a work or resident visa through your partner who is an NZ citizen or resident.
Work visa (Partner of a New Zealander) — what you can do
- Join your partner while they’re in NZ.
- Work in NZ.
- Study for up to 3 months.
- Travel in and out of NZ.
Work Visa (Partner of a New Zealander) — INZ
Resident visa (Partner of a New Zealander) — what you can do
- Live, work and study in NZ.
- Include your dependent children aged 24 or younger in your visa application.
- Apply for permanent residence after having this visa for at least 2 years in a row.
Resident Visa (Partner of a New Zealander) — INZ
Dependent children
Visit the INZ website for how to apply for visas for your dependent children.
Parents
Check INZ’s options for a resident or visitor visa for your parents.
Resident visa (Parent) — what you can do
- Stay long-term in NZ.
- Live, work and study in NZ.
- Include your partner in your visa application.
- Apply for permanent residence after having this visa for at least 10 years in a row.
More information — Parent Resident Visa
Getting help to come to New Zealand on a Parent Resident Visa — INZ
Visitor visa (Parent Boost) — what you can do
- Visit NZ for up to 5 years.
- Visit your children and grandchildren in NZ.
- Travel in and out of NZ.
- Include your partner in your visa application.
Parent Boost Visitor Visa — INZ
More information — Parent Boost Visitor Visa
New Parent Boost Visitor Visa opening on — INZ
More information about moving your family to New Zealand
- Bringing family to New Zealand — INZ
- Setting up your life in New Zealand — INZ
- I am coming to work or study in New Zealand — Inland Revenue
- Buying a property in New Zealand — settled.govt.nz
- Renting
- Rental properties and healthy homes standards
- Banking in New Zealand: opening a bank account — INZ
- How to enrol your child at school in New Zealand
Utility links and page information
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