Dependent Child Resident Visa

be the dependent child's parent

Your child must: be aged 24 or younger be single and financially dependent

An adopted child of New Zealand citizens and residents can only be granted a visa based on their relationship to you if their adoption is recognised under New Zealand law.

If your child was eligible for New Zealand residence under the Family Quota, Refugee Family Support Category, Samoa Quota Scheme or Pacific Access Category but was not included in your residence application, they are not eligible for this visa.

be a New Zealand citizen or resident, and live in New Zealand

We will consider your child dependent if they: are aged 17 or younger have no children of their own, if aged 18 to 24 are financially dependent, if aged 21 to 24 — they must rely on an adult (their parent or other family member) for financial support are single — if they are living with a partner, they are not considered to be single, even if they have been living with their partner for less than a year.

We will ask your child to sign a declaration that they are single when they complete their residence application.

You must provide documents that prove you are the parent of your child. These can include: adoption papers household registration documents any other documents that confirm your relationship with them.

If you had a customary adoption, you will need to provide a written declaration stating you have adopted the child and the date and country the adoption took place. We may ask the child's biological parents to confirm the adoption.

Custody of children aged 15 or younger You must have the legal right to take your dependent child out of their home country.

A Dependent Child Resident Visa lets your child stay in New Zealand indefinitely.

have your dependent child study and work in New Zealand, if old enough.

Their resident visa is subject to the same section 49 conditions (if any) as you, the supporting parent