The New Zealand Dependent visa allows people to enter New Zealand for several different purposes, including travel, tourism, to receive medical treatment, and for business purposes; such as attending meetings, conferences, and negotiations. This visa usually grants entry for a period of 3 months but can be extended for a period of 9 months in some circumstances. With our extensive experience with New Zealand immigration, FOC is your best bet to create a visa application with the highest chances of success.
In New Zealand, your partner will need to apply for their own visa to be in the country if they wish to work or study (examples of visas they might apply for include a student visa, a working holiday visa, or a work visa). It is not possible to add them to your student visa as a dependent.
They can, however, apply for a work visa on the basis of being your partner if the course that you are going to study in New Zealand falls into either of the following two categories: Your course is in an area of absolute skill shortage, as specified by the New Zealand Government's Long Term Skill Shortage List.
Any child travelling with you to New Zealand will need to have their own student visa, regardless of level of study. You’ll also have to pay fees for your children to go to any New Zealand school (whether the school is state or private). Fees vary according to the age of your children and where you live, but expect to pay around NZ$9,000 to NZ$15,000 per year, per child.
With extensive knowledge of New Zealand immigration, FOC can help you create a thorough business visa application package with the highest chances of success.
