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How to take your dependents with you in New Zealand

Other Pathways | Dependent Visas

New Zealand is an excellent option for those who wish to improve their living standards. Suppose you're considering shifting to New Zealand and bringing your family. You'll need to do a few things to make your dependents shift with you. Please read the below article to understand everything about it. 

What do you mean by dependents?

If you plan on applying for a visa to New Zealand, you should know who is considered a dependent. Someone is considered dependent if they are financially dependent on you and cannot provide for themselves. Dependents include parents, grandparents, partners (husband or wife), children, siblings, etc.

Obtaining a New Zealand Dependent Visa

The procedures below outline how to apply for a partner or dependent visa in New Zealand.

Stage 1: Prepare your documents

To begin, you'll need to gather documents. Then submit legitimate proof of who you are, your partner, character, health, dependents, and relationship with them.

Let's say you submit fake information or documents. If that happens to you, you won't be able to fill out a visa application for another five years.

Stage 2: Partner supports your application

When you're ready, you can ask your partner (sponsor), who already has legal status in New Zealand (either a Resident permit or citizenship), to vouch for you.

A "Partnership Support Form for Residence" and supporting documentation are required for them to vouch for your application. These are important for attesting to the sponsor's eligibility to sponsor you.

Stage 3: Apply for NZ dependent visa

The first step is for the Applicant to fill out a "Residence Application." The Applicant additionally includes their resume and other relevant personal or professional documents. The visa application fee can only be paid with a credit card.

Stage 4: New Zealand dependent visa outcome:

INZ authority will check your documents through a third party and compare them to predetermined requirements. You've provided evidence that you fulfill the designated group's criteria. You will obtain the visa if your application for a New Zealand-dependent visa is approved. You will have one year to enter the nation from the date it was issued.

 

New Zealand Dependent Visa fees & processing time

The cost of applying for a dependent visa in New Zealand is conditional on the Applicant's place of residence. It also depends on the chosen submission method (Online or paper-based).

New Zealand Dependent Visa Processing time takes between 8 and 10 months to process a dependent visa in New Zealand. Currently, this is the average processing time for 90% of applications. The quality of the documents, however, may play a role.

The New Zealand dependent visa fees can be paid online. You can do that with a Visa, MasterCard, or Union Pay credit card (only New Zealand or Australian residents or citizens)

If your application is declined or rejected for any reason, Immigration New Zealand will not reimburse your application fees. You can also contact Gateway Overseas for all of your dependent visa processing, reducing the New Zealand Dependent Visa Processing time.

 

New Zealand Dependent Visa Checklist

You must offer authentic information and documentation when applying for a dependent visa to New Zealand. All documents that are not written in English must be translated into them. Documents must be clear, color copies of the originals.

Intentional or not, providing forged documents or false and misleading information is illegal. For this reason, your application will be declined, and you may be prohibited from applying for the next decade.

Here is a New Zealand Dependent Visa Checklist for those applying for a New Zealand dependent visa.

  • Passport:

Provide the photo page and the section with your personal information from your most recent passport. You should sign this page.

  • Marriage certificate:

To confirm your marital status, you must present a marriage certificate issued by an official government agency. It is important to remember that a marriage certificate issued by a gurudwara or other religious institutions cannot be used.

  • Photograph: 

A passport-style color photo (35 mm x 45 mm, white background) is required.

  • Character documents:

A police certificate from your home country and the nation where you spent at least 12 months. This is required as part of the "character documentation" you must give.

  • Your relationship with your partner:

1. You must provide evidence of a persistent romantic connection with your sponsor/dependent. These supplementary materials are acceptable.

2. Please upload proof of marriage if applicable.

3. Further proof, such as a marriage license or a cohabitation agreement,

Please upload any supporting documentation you have to this response to prove your relationship.

  • Money & Expenses

1. Demonstrate Your Shared Financial Responsibility.

2. Shared domestic responsibilities: examples from around the house.

3. Demonstrate your dedication to each other and to maintaining a long-term partnership.

In a social setting, proving your relationship is known to others is important.

  • Qualifying Documents

These are additional evidence that proves your claim. While not on the required list, it is recommended that you send in everything that even somewhat demonstrates your qualifications.

  • New Zealand Partner Documents

If you want to sponsor your New Zealand partner, you'll need to present the following documents:

1. ID with a current address or proof of citizenship or permanent residency card.

2. Proof of payment (utility bill, credit card statement, etc.)

3. Bills for utilities (electricity and gas)

4. Validation of Character

All of the required paperwork is common. However, there may be some minor variations from case to case. Please consult with Gateway Overseas New Zealand Dependent visa specialists to learn more about the unique criteria for your case.

You must give accurate information and original documentation when applying for a dependent visa to New Zealand. All paperwork that still needs to be written in English must be translated immediately. Clear and color copies of the original documents are required.

 

Conclusion

We hope you got a clear idea of how to take your dependents with you to New Zealand. New Zealand Gateways makes it easy for you to get your documents done hassle-free. They also help with visa applications and admission abroad in colleges. Get in touch with New Zealand Gateways immediately.