Partners or dependent children will be able to apply online for a visa based on the immigration status of another family member (supporting person).
The supporting person must be either:
- a New Zealand citizen; or
- a New Zealand visa holder (resident, work or student); or
- a visa applicant.
Depending on the visa or citizenship status of the supporting person, the partners and children can apply for a:
- visitor visa
- student visa
- work visa
- resident visa.
Applications for an entire family will be able to be made online and submitted as a group. Fees for the group will be paid in one payment.
source: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/media-centre/news-notifications/new-online-application-form-for-partners-and-children