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New Zealand Child of Military Visitor Visa

8 facts quoted from the official source

Your dependent children can join you while you are in New Zealand for military work. They can study for up to 3 months and travel in New Zealand while you are here.

Route type
Family
Can bring
dependants, children +1
from the official record
Requirements
3
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

3 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Admission or enrolment requirementdocuments showing they are enrolled at school or university
  • Age requirement19 years or younger
  • Qualifying family relationshipbe the parent of the child, who must be single and dependent on you for financial support
Also stated by the source
  • Work rightshave your children join you while you are in New Zealand; send your children to school or tertiary institutes in New Zealand, for up to 3 months
Family

Who you can bring

dependantschildrenparents
  • Dependent-family rightsYour dependent children can join you while you are in New Zealand for military work. They can study for up to 3 months and travel in New Zealand while you are here.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Government feeFrom NZD $341checked 2026-07-27
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingSame duration as your military visa
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to New Zealand?
The official source states: Your dependent children can join you while you are in New Zealand for military work. They can study for up to 3 months and travel in New Zealand while you are here.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: dependants, children, parents.

Every answer is quoted from the official immigration.govt.nz page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 8 points against the official source; 8 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source immigration.govt.nzLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this New Zealand government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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