What you may need.
- Identity documents for each applicant
- Evidence of the family relationship
- Student’s offer of place and visa information
- Financial and accommodation evidence
- Other evidence required for the relevant family visa
Parents & family
Partners and Dependent Children
General guidance for families exploring whether a student can support a partner or dependent child.
WHO IT MAY SUITA starting point,
A starting point,
not an assessment.
Students considering travel with a partner or dependent children.
Family options depend on the student’s visa, programme, qualification level, and each family member’s circumstances. We do not present this page as an automatic entitlement.
Please note: This guide does not confirm eligibility or replace licensed immigration advice.
How to approach it.
- 01Review the student’s intended programme
- 02Identify possible family visa categories
- 03Read the current official requirements
- 04Seek licensed advice where circumstances require it
PRIMARY SOURCE
Immigration NZ page ↗Check the official requirements.
Fees, processing times, criteria, and forms can change. Immigration New Zealand is the authoritative source.
Questions about this pathway?