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 and REGISTERED migration consultant provides a service which covers your visa 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.