Will diploma courses in New Zealand allow my kids to come with me as dependents?

Yes, your children can generally accompany you to New Zealand while you study a diploma course, but there are important conditions.

- For most diploma courses (typically below Level 9), your children can apply for a Dependent Child Visa, but they may need to pay international student fees to attend school.
- Only children of students in higher-level programs (postgraduate or certain degree courses) may qualify for domestic student status and subsidized fees.
- You must show sufficient funds to support each dependent: NZD $1,000/month per child (or NZD $400/month if accommodation is prepaid).