New Zealand Immigration Information


Immigration to New Zealand - Family category

The objective of the Family category policy is to strengthen families and communities.

The Family category is available if you:

• are in a genuine and stable marriage with a NZ citizen or resident who sponsors your application; or
• are living in a stable defacto relationship (heterosexual or same sex) for at least two years with a defacto partner who is a NZ citizen or resident and who sponsors your application; or
• are the parent of an adult child (biological or adopted), age 17 or over, who is a NZ resident or citizen who sponsors your application, and the center of gravity of your family is in New Zealand; or
• are the brother or sister of a NZ citizen or resident and have no other sibblings in the country of origine and you have an acceptable offer of employment in New Zealand; or
• are the dependent children of NZ citizens or residents.

Applicants in the Family Category must meet health and character requirements.

A NZ based migration consultant provides a service which covers your application plus your sponsor's application at no additional cost. Need help with finding employment in New Zealand or with applying for visa? New Zealand Job & Visa can help!

You may Email us with any questions you might have that are related to moving to and living in a new country and where possible we will help you.

If you wish to apply for permanent residence in the Family visa category, please refer to the "Eligibility Assessment" section of this website by clicking this link