New Zealand Visas

Family

New Zealand maintains a policy where there is a provision in the migration rules for family members to join their relatives in Australia.

There is a restricted set of family visas available to New Zealand. These visas have strictly enforced conditions.

The most common visas are:

• Parent Visa
• Spousal/Partner Visa

For the spousal/partner visa you must have been living together for 12 months. You may be living together in a de-facto relationship, civil union or be legally married. Many people who don't have sufficient evidence to prove their case are tempted to be creative. Our advice is simple - don't do it!

Last remaining relative class

Few people can use this visa. You and your partner (if relevant) must not have any other relatives inside your country of residence. There are many other restrictions on this visa. It is strongly recommended that you seek our guidance on this visa.

There are some minor qualifications to take into account.

Siblings, uncles, aunts and cousins cannot sponsor within this visa class. Their sponsorship can help you meet the requirements of one or more of the Skills Visas Class. In some cases, it is more beneficial to apply for an Australian permanent residency visa that can be used to move and work in New Zealand due to an agreement between the two countries.

This is where experience counts. We, as your chosen professionals, have one very simple obligation to each and every client - look after every client's interest at all times. Within this obligation lies our responsibility to utilise our legal knowledge and vast experience to apply New Zealand's rules and regulations to your circumstances.

Don't jeopardise your plans for New Zealand by trying to save a little on the professional advice. This is what we do day-in, day-out as New Zealand's largest migration firm so why not complete the free assessment and let us consider your circumstances. Alternatively, you can ring us on 0845 2 60 60 30.