Family Visa Processing
There are several family visa options that allow you to bring or join family members. Whether you’re reuniting with loved ones or supporting family members, here are some key family visa types:
Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa:
- If your partner is a New Zealand citizen or resident, you can apply for this visa to become a New Zealand resident. Your partner must support your application.
Child of a Worker Visitor Visa:
- If you have a work visa or are applying for one, you can apply for this visa for your children (aged 19 and under) to visit New Zealand as visitors. Their stay duration will match your visa length.
Parent and Grandparent Visitor Visa:
- Parents and grandparents can visit family in New Zealand multiple times on the same visa, for up to 18 months within a 3-year period.
Partner of a Student Work Visa:
- If your partner holds a Student visa and supports your application, you may be able to work in New Zealand for the same duration allowed by your partner’s visa. Eligibility criteria apply.
Parent Retirement Resident Visa:
- Parents with an adult child who is a New Zealand citizen or resident can apply for this visa to live in New Zealand permanently. Requirements include an annual income of NZ $60,000, NZ $1 million to invest for 4 years, and additional funds for living expenses.
Child of a Student Visitor Visa:
- If you have a student visa, your dependent children can come to New Zealand as visitors. Their stay duration aligns with your visa validity.
Guardian of a Student Visitor Visa:
- Parents and legal guardians can visit New Zealand to live with and care for their children who are studying in the country.
Partner of a New Zealander Visitor Visa:
- If your partner is a New Zealand citizen or residence class visa holder, you can visit New Zealand as a visitor. The length of stay depends on your relationship duration.
Dependent Child Resident Visa:
- If you are a New Zealand citizen or resident, you can apply for this visa to bring your dependent children to live with you permanently.
Samoan Quota Resident Visa:
- Annually, Samoan citizens can register for a ballot that may result in an invitation to apply for New Zealand residence.
Service Process
In order to facilitate the application process for a family visa in New Zealand, it is essential to become familiar with the procedural framework followed by the NZEIC consultant. The following are some pertinent points to bear in mind:
- Application Channels:
– Two channels are available for submitting a family visa application: online and postal mail.
– Those who opt for the online route are advised to carefully follow the instructions on the official website of Immigration New Zealand.
– Alternatively, applicants can choose to apply by post, in which case they must send their completed application form, along with the requisite supporting documents and application fees, to Immigration New Zealand.
- Processing Time:
– The processing time for family visas is contingent upon a variety of factors.
– Variations in processing times may be observed among different family visa categories.
– Workload fluctuations at the immigration office can also impact processing times.
– To prevent any delay, applicants are advised to ensure that their application is complete and that all required documents have been submitted.
– Furthermore, processing times may be longer during peak travel seasons, and thus, applicants are encouraged to factor in such delays while planning their application.
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