Visa for relative?

[ratthadinho]

Hi

We want to bring my Aunty to NZ to help take care of our twin babies. What type of visa should I apply for to get her to stay as long as possible without renewing it frequently. We both have NZ residency. Thanks in advance

[JandM]

Be careful. Child care, even within the family, even without monetary payment being involved, counts as work https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-...ng-new-zealand, so someone stating to INZ that they wanted a visa to do this would require a work visa. https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-...k-visa-options

If your aunt comes on a family visit, then she will need a visitor's visa. Details are here. https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-...t/visitor-visa

Notice, there are still restrictions on travel to NZ at the moment, because of the pandemic. https://covid19.govt.nz/travel/inter...o-new-zealand/

[ratthadinho]

Thank you, that's what I thought. I have been asking around from family that brought relatives here, and it seems like a visitor visa is the best option.

[avidza]

I heard visitor visa will open in April 2022. Hope this does not get postponed.

[HansNZ]

I hope so too