Want your children to study in New Zealand while you’re here? Bring your dependent children (19 or younger) to study at a primary or secondary school while you hold a valid work or student visa.
Same duration as
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To apply, the parent must:
Valid Student Visa: Hold an appropriate work or student visa
Dependent children: Have a dependent child aged 19 years or younger who will study at a primary or secondary school in New Zealand
Proof of relationship: Provide evidence of relationship (e.g. birth certificate, adoption papers)
Show legal right to remove child from their home country (if separated or divorced)
Sufficient Funds: Meet income and financial support requirements to cover your child’s living costs
Health & Character: Ensure your child meets health and character requirements
Our licensed immigration professionals dedicated to provide the fastest, most cost-effective solutions for your New Zealand visa needs. We're thorough in our approach to ensure your visa application succeeds at minimal cost.
This visa allows the child to:
Live and study in New Zealand at a primary or secondary school
They may be treated as a domestic student (no tuition fees required for school education)
Stay in New Zealand for the same duration as parent's visa
Apply for their visa at the same time as the parent’s
Valid only while the parent’s visa remains current
Child must attend an approved primary or secondary school
Child must remain financially dependent (17 or younger, or 18-19 with no children)
Children aged 17 or older may need police certificates if staying 24 months or longer
A child’s visa is more than paperwork - it’s about keeping your family together. We carefully prepare relationship, custody, and financial documents and align everything with your visa type, so your child’s application is smooth, accurate, and stress-free.
Disclaimer: Immigration requirements can change, and every case is different. This page offers a simplified summary only. Unite Immigration will assess your situation carefully and guide you with personalised advice.
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