Can I take my family including my husband and children with me on a student visa to New Zealand for a Master's?
Yes, you can take your husband and children with you to New Zealand on a student visa.
- Husband: If you enroll in a master's (Level 9) or higher qualification, your husband can apply for a Partner of a Student Work Visa, allowing him to live and work full-time in New Zealand. For lower-level courses, he can apply for a visitor visa but cannot work.
- Children (age 19 or younger): They can join you on a visitor visa for short stays or a Dependent Child Student Visa if studying for more than three months. This may let them attend school as domestic students, reducing tuition fees.
You must show proof of your relationship, meet health and character requirements, and demonstrate sufficient funds for your family. You can apply for their visas along with your own or after your student visa is approved.
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