Age: Children must be under 24 years old at the time of application. For children over 18 years old, they must be unmarried and financially dependent on their parent(s).

Relationship: Children must be the dependent child of a New Zealand citizen or resident, or a dependent child of a parent who holds a temporary visa that allows them to stay in New Zealand for at least two years.

Parent's Sponsorship: The parent must sponsor the child and meet specific financial requirements, demonstrating the ability to support the child financially.

Health and Character: Applicants must meet health and character requirements set by Immigration New Zealand.

Education: Children aged 18 to 24 years old must be enrolled in full-time education, unless they have a disability preventing them from doing so.

Financial Support: Parents must agree to support the child financially until they turn 18, or until they finish their education, whichever comes later.

Prepare Documentation: Gather all required documentation, including proof of your relationship to your sponsoring parent(s), such as birth certificates, adoption certificates, or legal guardianship documents.

Application Form: Complete the appropriate application form for the Dependent Child Resident Visa. This form can typically be found on the Immigration New Zealand website.

Submit Application: Submit your application along with all required documentation either online through Immigration New Zealand's website or by mail to the appropriate office.

Financial Support: If you are being sponsored by a parent who is a New Zealand resident rather than a citizen, they may need to provide evidence of their ability to support you financially.

Medical and Character Requirements: You may need to undergo a medical examination and provide evidence of good character, including police certificates from any country where you have lived for more than 12 months since turning 17.

Wait for Decision: Once your application is submitted, you will need to wait for a decision from Immigration New Zealand. Processing times can vary depending on various factors such as the completeness of your application and the workload of immigration officers.