Guardian Visitor Visa
🇳🇿 New Zealand visas · Tourism
What it is
For a parent or legal guardian accompanying a child who holds a New Zealand student visa (aged 17 or younger, or in school years 1-13). Only one guardian can hold this visa at a time per family.
Key facts
- Category
- Tourism
- Duration
- Same length as the child's student visa
- Processing time
- Up to 8 weeks
- Extendable
- Yes
- Path to permanent residence
- No
- Dependants
- Yes
- How to apply
- Online
- Health insurance
- Not required
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Fees
- Application fee
- NZD 441
Key requirements
- Child has a current NZ student visa
- Be the biological parent or legally recognised guardian
- Financial capacity: minimum NZD $1,000/month (or NZD $400/month with pre-paid accommodation)
- Plans to leave NZ at the end of stay
- Meet health and character standards
- Evidence of genuine intentions
- Proof of outbound travel
Working on this visa
May work or study part-time depending on visa conditions
Bringing family
Can bring a partner or other dependent children.
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 26 July 2026.