Dependent Child Student Visa

You are in New Zealand chasing your academic or professional ambitions. But you have a problem. INZ (Immigration New Zealand) won’t let your kids pursue regular school without getting a Dependent Child Student Visa first.
New Zealand is one of the best places in the world to raise a family. Maybe that is why you added the kids on your work visa or visa to study here. But what good is it if your children cannot get the education they need? INZ requires that they must get a Dependent Child Student Visa before joining a primary, intermediate or secondary school for regular studies.
Don’t play with the future of your kids. Immigration Experts NZ has assembled a world-class immigration team in Auckland. We can help you get Dependent Child Student Visas, so your children can pursue regular study. Request a call back to book an absolutely free consultation with our immigration experts.

Is your child eligible for an NZ Dependent Child Student Visa?

Before you pursue the path of getting a Dependent Child Student Visa, consult a competent immigration adviser if your primary New Zealand visa allows for it. INZ does not let you get a Dependent Child Student Visa in some cases. In such a case, you may want to explore the possibility of getting a Pathway Student Visa or a Fee Paying Student Visa.
Note that you cannot get a Dependent Child Student Visa for children who do not meet the minimum age requirements of the school they are going to attend.
For people in the country on a New Zealand visa to study, the following criteria are enforced by the INZ for your children to qualify for a Dependent Child Student Visa:
  • You kid should be lesser than 19 years of age, and
  • You must be enrolled in a PhD program offered by an approved university or be an accepted exchange student
  • You must be receiving a scholarship from an aid program approved by the INZ
Note that a New Zealand Dependent Child Visa will not help your child attend a tertiary school – he/she will need to approach the INZ for a student visa for that.
The Dependent Child Student Visa process gets even more complicated due to some primary visa categories excluded from getting one. Not only that, even the ones that qualify also have peculiar conditions attached to them. We have a high success rate with NZ Dependent Child Student Visas. Request a call back and book a 100% free consultation to discuss your situation.

What are the advantages of having a Dependent Child Student Visa?

Dependent Child Student Visas allow your children access to all New Zealand primary, intermediate and secondary schools for regular studies – they even get the same privileges as the local kids, such as free education.
Note that the primary New Zealand visa determines the validity of the Dependent Child Student Visa.
Once your children get their Dependent Child Student Visa approved and attain the age of 16, they can work legally.
  • During the 12th and 13th years of schooling (which are the final 2 years of secondary school), they are allowed to work for up to 20 hours per week during regular school, and full-time when the school is off.
  • Kids less than 18 years of age must obtain written permission from the school they are attending, and their parents/legal guardians before starting work.

What is the typical cost and time needed to get a Dependent Child Student Visa?

Typical Dependent Child Student Visa processing time is 73 days or less. However, it may take longer based on the immigration status of the primary visa holder. Any medical issues or character issues that may need special handling may also lead to delays in getting the visa approved. We know of ways to get your Dependent Child Student Visa quicker than most other immigration firms.
Do not have your children pay for the mistakes you make on their Dependent Child Student Visa application by losing their precious learning days. Our immigration experts are highly qualified and have the experience to get your visa as fast as possible at the lowest cost. Request a call back and book a 100% free advisory session with our immigration professionals.

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