A family member who is already a New Zealand citizen or resident can sponsor you to come to New Zealand if you are their:<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/i>Dependent child – you are a dependent child with a parent who is a New Zealand citizen or resident.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
<\/i>This category is currently closed<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
If you intend to stay temporarily with your family member who is a New Zealand citizen or resident, the kind of visa you need depends on what you want to do when you’re here.<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/i>Visit\/holiday<\/strong>\u00a0– there are categories for partners of New Zealand residents and\/or citizens; culturally arranged marriage; dependent children of New Zealand residents and\/or citizens; parent and grandparent multiple entry visitor visa; or general visitors.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
<\/i>Work<\/strong>\u00a0– for partners of New Zealand residents and\/or citizens category.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
<\/i>Study<\/strong>\u00a0– for partners and children of New Zealand residents and\/or citizens category.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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