family categories pack

The Family Sponsored Categories

The NZIS created the Family Sponsored stream with the goal of helping to reunite families in New Zealand by granting residence to the family members of New Zealand citizens, including those married or in a genuine relationship with a New Zealand resident/citizen.

The categories under the Family Sponsored stream are the Family Category (partnership, parent, sibling/adult child and dependent child policies) and the family quota category.

Partnership Policy

If your partner is a New Zealand resident or citizen and you would like to live in New Zealand with them, then this is the category you should use for your application for New Zealand residency.

There are some minimum requirements for recognition of partnership and you and your partner will need to prove you:

• have been living together for a minimum of 12 months (and are still living together) in a genuine and stable relationship and;
• are both aged 18 years or older and;
• met each other prior to your application being made and;
• are not close relatives

Parent Policy

If you have an adult child who is a New Zealand resident or citizen you may be able to join them in New Zealand.

You may be granted residence under this policy if:

• your child is 17 years or over and sponsors your application and;
• your family’s centre of gravity is in New Zealand.

Your personalised NZ Immigration Pack for the Family Category will be posted to you via International Air delivery and will arrive in a document wallet. Included in your Immigration Pack...

Self Assessment Guide for Residence in New Zealand
This NZIS guide provides information on immigration requirements you need to meet to be able to live in New Zealand. Guiding you through the self-assessment process, this is required reading for anyone considering migrating to New Zealand under the Skilled/Business, Family Sponsored and International/Humanitarian streams.

New Zealand Immigration’s Guide to Fees
Information on fee’s charged by the NZIS for Expression of Interest submissions, all visas and permits. Advice on payment methods available outside of New Zealand, migrant levy cost’s, fee waiver countries and more.

Personal Identification Number Application Form
Select your own pin number so you can check that the NZIS has received your application along with checking the processing state of your application.

English Language Information
Principal applicants and everyone else aged 16 or over who is accompanying you are required to meet a minimum standard of English to be approved under the Skilled Migrant or Business categories. This guide outlines the minimum standard of English for each immigration category along with information on meeting these requirements.

Sponsorship Form for Residence in New Zealand
This official NZIS form that will need to be completed by the New Zealand resident/citizen family member sponsoring your application. Also contains important notes for your sponsor.

Guide to Applying for Residence in New Zealand
NZIS information form including all requirements and documents that need to be provided for applications under the Partnership and Parent Policies.

Application for Residence in New Zealand
Official NZIS immigration application form for all applications under the Family categories.

Medical & X-Ray Certificate
Official New Zealand Immigration Service document to be completed by a registered medical practitioner (Dr) for each person applying for a visa to come to New Zealand.

Health Requirements Leaflet
New Zealand’s health requirements policy is changing on 4 April 2005 and will apply to all applications lodged on and after that date. Read this important information supplement to find out if the new changes will affect your application.

New Zealand - The Facts
Introduction book on everyday life in New Zealand. Government compiled information on topics such as getting around New Zealand, buying and renting real estate, banking, insurance, information on New Zealand’s society and Government, every day cost of living in NZ, shopping and food, recreation, culture and lifestyle, language, employment, education and health.

The Treaty of Waitangi & Migrants
An informative and easy read explaining The Treaty of Waitangi for future migrants. Also provides information about the Maori people, a glossary of Maori words and names plus additional Treaty and Maori resources.

Aotearoa New Zealand - Topographical Wall Map
This detailed full colour large wall map of New Zealand is perfect for helping you decide on a suitable location to begin your new life. Features clear text, large scale, fully indexed, state highways, distance guides, scenic routes, topography, travel times, main routes, ski-fields and more.

Pictorial New Zealand
This premier New Zealand bestseller features stunning New Zealand photographs by Warren Jacobs. Covering all of New Zealand, this informative book introduces you to each area of New Zealand, covering the highlights for each area - perfect if you are yet to decide which area of New Zealand will suit your new lifestyle.

Top Internet Contacts
Information booklet containing NZ Website links for air travel, banks, books, business, education, employment, financial, health, housing, local news, general information, NZ search engines, tax, transportation and New Zealand Registration Boards for Professional Bodies.