01Which family relationships qualify?
Parents and grandparents of New Zealand citizens or residents may visit under this visa.
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Who may sponsor or bring the family member, and what immigration/citizenship status must that person hold?
The sponsor may be the applicant's child or grandchild, or the parent of the child or grandchild if that relative is under 18.
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What is important for proving marriage, partnership, parentage, custody, dependency or another qualifying relationship?
If the applicant includes a partner, relationship evidence is required.
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What important financial, accommodation, insurance or maintenance responsibilities apply?
The applicant must agree to pay for their own health care.
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How does the application work at a high level, what rights does the family member receive, how long does the status last, and how can it become independent or longer-term where officially stated?
The visa permits visits of up to 6 months at a time, with no more than 18 months in 3 years. The official source does not state the rights granted or a path to longer-term status.
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These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.
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