Dependent child visas so your whole family settles together in Aotearoa.
This is general guidance only and visa rules change often. Always confirm the latest requirements on the official Immigration New Zealand website.
A quick look at what this visa typically asks for. Tick most of these and you're in good shape, and we'll help you sort the rest.
Under 25
Dependent children must be 24 years old or younger.
Financially reliant
The child must rely on you for financial support.
Single, no kids
The child must be single and have no children.
Valid NZ visa
A parent must hold an eligible New Zealand visa.
Evidence required
Show custody or guardianship of the child.
We guide you through your application in three simple steps, from eligibility check to visa in hand.
What you'll need
How we help
Your partner adviser checks your child meets Immigration NZ's definition of a dependent before you apply. The age, relationship, and financial rules are specific, and they'd rather confirm them than risk a decline.
What you'll need
How we help
We help you gather the documents that prove parentage and custody, including sorting out anything tricky around guardianship, so the family connection is beyond doubt on paper.
What you'll need
How we help
We align your child's application with your own visa so the whole family's timing works, then your partner adviser lodges it and manages Immigration NZ through to approval, so you settle together, not in stages.
Immigration is an investment, but expert advice shouldn't cost you a fortune. Here's the full picture for a dependent child visa.
Typical family-visa adviser
For eligible, partner-funded applicants
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“I recommend Jumpstart International for those who want to apply for a student visa. Thankful for your great service in helping me process my application visa.”
“New Zealand was only a dream for us. But the team at Jumpstart was very responsive. They are a start-up company but they're professional, and experts. They guided us and helped us from the time we processed, until we arrived in NZ. Highly recommend. Your money will not be put to waste.”
“Jumpstart International made my student visa process smooth and stress-free. Very professional, reliable, and 100% recommendable!”
“Thank you, Jumpstart International, for helping and guiding us throughout the journey. Yehey! Nandito na kami sa New Zealand. Dati pangarap lang namin ito, pero ngayon nakakapag-practice drive na kami dito. Not just five-stars, a million-stars! Truly a top international agency.”
Immigration rules can feel confusing. Here are the most common questions we get about this visa type.
A dependent child is generally 24 years old or younger, single, and with no children of their own. Your partner adviser checks your child meets Immigration NZ's full definition before applying, since the rules are specific.
You'll need to show the family relationship, usually with birth certificates, along with custody or guardianship where relevant, and that the child relies on you financially. We help you gather documents that put the connection beyond doubt.
It depends on your situation, but we align your child's application with your own visa so the timing works and the family settles together rather than in stages.
Guardianship and custody can be the trickiest part of these applications. We help you sort the documentation, including anything involving another parent, so the family link is clear on paper.
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