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Adoption Visitor Visa
Who it's for: Children who come to New Zealand to be adopted by New Zealand citizens or residents.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 3 Nov 2026
We have the official link for this visa type. Quoted requirements are not recorded yet.
Official page · immigration.govt.nzOther join family routes in New Zealand
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- Guardian Visitor Visa
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