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New Zealand Guardian Visitor Visa

11 facts quoted from the official source

If you are a parent or legal guardian of a child who has a current New Zealand student visa, you can apply for this visa to live with and care for your child.

Income required
NZD 1,000/mo
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
dependants, children +3
from the official record
Requirements
5
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.

5 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Admission or enrolment requirementYour child must be either 17 or younger, or enrolled in school years 1 to 13, and have a current student visa.
  • Financial resourceshave at least NZD $1,000 a month to live on, or NZD $400 a month if you have already paid for accommodationchecked 2026-07-27
  • Qualifying family relationshipIf you are a parent or legal guardian of a child who has a current New Zealand student visa, you can apply for this visa to live with and care for your child.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Accommodation requirementhave at least NZD $1,000 a month to live on, or NZD $400 a month if you have already paid for accommodationchecked 2026-07-27
  • Passport or travel-document requirementa copy of your passport or — if you apply on paper it can be a , but it can prevent delays if you provide the original
Also stated by the source
  • Dependent-family rightsIf you want to bring your partner or other dependent children with you, they will need to have their own visas.
  • Work rightsvisit New Zealand to live with and care for your child while they are studying; explore New Zealand as a visitor; work or study part-time, depending on your visa conditions.
Family

Who you can bring

dependantschildrenparentspartnerguardian
  • Dependent-family rightsIf you want to bring your partner or other dependent children with you, they will need to have their own visas.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Government feeFrom NZD $441checked 2026-07-27
Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingSame duration as the student's visa
  • Renewal or extensionYou may be able to apply for another visa to stay longer, but you will not be eligible for any of the following:
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to New Zealand?
The official source states: If you are a parent or legal guardian of a child who has a current New Zealand student visa, you can apply for this visa to live with and care for your child.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: have at least NZD $1,000 a month to live on, or NZD $400 a month if you have already paid for accommodation The lowest published threshold is NZD 1,000/mo (income).
03Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: dependants, children, parents, partner, guardian.
04Do I need to show accommodation in New Zealand?
The official source states: have at least NZD $1,000 a month to live on, or NZD $400 a month if you have already paid for accommodation

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

We checked 11 points against the official source; 11 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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