If you survey student immigrants in most countries, you will realise that one of what they crave most is the pure bliss of having their family members and loved ones around. Sadly, not many countries offer that chance of bringing over your family to where you are.
In today’s video, however, we will get to know about countries that allow families to reunite in a foreign land. We will not be including the UK but trust me, you are in for a thriller. Let’s dive right in.
Number 1, GERMANY
This is a great country and very suitable for both study and work. It is one of the nations that grants dependent visas to foreign students. International students can attend public universities in Germany without paying tuition, but they must have a blocked account.
The dependent visa in Germany, sometimes referred to as a family reunion visa, enables the spouse, children, and other family members to join and live with their family members who are already residing in Germany. They have the option of living there either permanently or temporarily.
Under the terms of the student spouse visa for Germany, international students may bring their families to Germany while they are studying there, but they must meet all the conditions. Your non-EU/EEA relatives can visit and live in Germany while you are studying there with a German residence permit thanks to a German visa for family members of foreign students. If they are of working age and possess the necessary credentials, holders of German family visas are permitted to work in Germany.
For a country that has been rated as one of the best countries to raise a family by Enjoy Travel, you should know this speaks volumes of what is obtainable in the country.
“The German school system and healthcare system were rated particularly well, each with 20 points. The study pointed out that the median salary in Germany is also markedly higher than in most other European countries,” it said
Since 2020, the German Skilled Immigration Act has also made it simpler for skilled professionals, particularly those from non-European nations, to immigrate to the nation. The Act was required because of the lack of competent personnel there
There is an excellent educational system in place, an expanding economy, and a wide range of employment options.
If you are thinking of migration, consider Germany.
Number 2, CANADA
This country offers a wide range of visas, including work, student, tourist, business, and other residency categories. We will focus however, on the study abroad program in Canada that allows a foreign student to bring a dependent to live with them while they are studying there, contrary to the norm where international students are supposed to travel alone just for academic purposes.
One can apply for a dependent visa if they are an international student enrolled in a full-time program in Canada. Your spouse or children will soon be joining you provided a few requirements are satisfied.
There are a few methods for bringing your partner or child to Canada on a study or work visa and of course, I’ll let you in on them right away.
You can submit your application for a study visa along with that of your spouse or child(ren) if you want to study at a Canadian university, but doing so is not recommended because you risk having your Canadian study permit rejected.
A different approach is to apply first, and after your application for a study permit to Canada is accepted, you can apply for your dependents. This choice is typically utilised. This will allow you and your family to remain in the same nation while you study or work in Canada.
Number 3, AUSTRALIA
Almost as hugely popular as Germany and Canada, Australia is the new gold when it comes to family migration. Over the past few years, it has drawn just as many talented immigrants as Canada and Germany and yes, Australia provides permanent residency programs that allow visitors to come with their families. International students and persons with a work visa are allowed to bring a family member to the country through the Dependent Visa program where you can attach a visa application for them with your original student visa application or apply for their visa application after you have begun your study program in Australia.
The Government put up a proposal last month to revamp the immigration process to speed up the entry of highly educated individuals and simplify the process for obtaining permanent status meaning it will even get a lot easier to get in.
And did I talk about their standard of living and education? Very fantastic!
Number 4, NEW ZEALAND
Coming in on this list also is New Zealand, an English-speaking country. The thing is, it is not a secret that New Zealand has one of the best immigration policies for international students and foreigners as a whole.
If you are an international student, then you should consider applying for a post-study work visa because you can get up to four years through this particular type of visa. Foreign students can also bring their spouses to New Zealand and the spouse visa also permits the dependent to work with some conditions attached
According to the government, the resident visa under the Skilled Migrant Category will allow you to live, work and study in the country indefinitely and “you can include your partner and your dependent children aged 24 and under.”
“This visa policy is based on a points system that factors in multiple elements considered to be employability and settlement indicators,” it said.
New Zealand also has a dependent child student visa that allows a dependent child to join their parents in the country and study at a primary or secondary school. “A dependent child can be treated as a domestic student, which means you don’t have to pay tuition fees for them to go to school.”
You can live, work, and study in the nation permanently with a resident visa issued under the skilled immigrant category, according to the government, and “you can include your partner and your dependent children aged 24 and under.”
“This visa policy is based on a points system that factors in multiple elements considered to be employability and settlement indicators,” it stated.
A dependent kid may study at a primary or secondary school with their parents in New Zealand thanks to the availability of a dependent child student visa. You don’t have to pay tuition for a dependent child to attend school because they can be considered domestic students.
New Zealand has immigration to thank for much of its economic development. Its skilled migrant category remains the most popular visa pathway to residence, for migrants and their families and I see no reason why you shouldn’t jump on it, my friend.