Hi, Newbie after advice on visas

[chrisburns85]

Hi there
I am currently living in the uk and myself, my partner and child want to move to NZ in around 2 years time.
We are looking into visas, jobs etc and confused about which visa to apply for.
My partner would be looking to work in the dairy farming industry so his occupation is on the 'skilled migrant long term list' but what about me and my child, what kind of visa could we get and what's the cheapest way to go about it.
I have been to all relavant websites but can't seem to find how to get us all on one visa or a cheap way of paying for a visa for each of us. Does my son have to have his own visa? He will only be 4 when we go.
Also, we are thinking of going to Southland. Has anyone else gone there, what is it like? - the weather, salary in farming, schools, cost of living???

Sorry, so many questions!!!

[MichelleAlison]

Originally Posted by chrisburns85

Hi there
I am currently living in the uk and myself, my partner and child want to move to NZ in around 2 years time.
We are looking into visas, jobs etc and confused about which visa to apply for.
My partner would be looking to work in the dairy farming industry so his occupation is on the 'skilled migrant long term list' but what about me and my child, what kind of visa could we get and what's the cheapest way to go about it.
I have been to all relavant websites but can't seem to find how to get us all on one visa or a cheap way of paying for a visa for each of us. Does my son have to have his own visa? He will only be 4 when we go.
Also, we are thinking of going to Southland. Has anyone else gone there, what is it like? - the weather, salary in farming, schools, cost of living???

Sorry, so many questions!!!

Hi and welcome to the forum.

I am sure there is someone out there who can give you some good advice.

Good luck with your plans.

Michelle

[kaz101]

Hi Chrisburn85,

If you check the visas usually a partner and child can be put on the same visa as the main applicant see Questions and answers
for more info.

I know more about Aussie visas since that's the one we took but if you are in doubt talk to a migration agent. The first consultation is usually free.

Hope that helps,
Karen

[chrisburns85]

You have no idea how much you have helped me!! I thought i would have to get three visas and apply seperately for all of us. Thank goodness i don't. I have just saved £300 too! Yippeeee!
Thanks so much for the link,
Christine x