FAMILY VISAS TO NEW ZEALAND

CHILDREN TO BE ADOPTED VISITOR'S VISA TO NEW ZEALAND

Children entering New Zealand for adoption are included as a special category of visitor under visitor's visa policy. This visitor's visa allows children, who are to be adopted by a New Zealand citizen or resident, to initially stay in New Zealand for up to 6 months whilst their adoption is being finalised.

NEW ZEALAND CHILDREN TO BE ADOPTED VISA BASIC REQUIREMENTS

To obtain a visitor's visa under this special category, applicants must meet the health and good character criteria, and be the intended adopted child of a New Zealand citizen or resident. Applicants also need to provide proof that the adoption is supported by the Child, Youth and Family agency of the Ministry of Social Development in New Zealand.

NEW ZEALAND CHILDREN TO BE ADOPTED VISA ENTITLEMENTS

Approved applicants will be issued with a visitor's visa authorising a stay of up to 6 months, whilst waiting for their adoption to be processed. Children holding this category of visitor's visa may be able to access some social services on the basis on their parent's citizenship.

Children who are school-aged are classed as domestic students for school fee purposes, but should apply for a student visa if they wish to enrol into a New Zealand primary or secondary school.

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