Parent Visas NZ
If you have a parent who wishes to immigrate to NZ, or if you are the parent of an NZ citizen/resident, you may be eligible for a New Zealand Parent Visa.
About NZ Parent Visas
New Zealand offers a number of different parent visas that allow parents to join their families in NZ.
Both are based on having at least one adult child living in NZ as a resident visa holder (or citizen). One requires a net worth or NZ$1.5m and an investment in NZ for four years of NZ$1m.
The other is simply based on having at least one adult child resident here (this policy has been ‘temporarily closed’ since 2017….).
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How To Apply For A Parent Resident Visa?
An expression of interest needs to be submitted in order to apply for a parent resident visa. It needs to include the following details:
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Your identity
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Your character
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Your health
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Your family
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Your partner, if you have one
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Your sponsors, including their income
By submitting an expression of interest (EOI), you will be entered into a selection pool. Applications are selected based on chronological order of filing. Only 1000 parent resident visas are issued every year which means processing times can be lengthy.
Parent Resident Visa NZ
This visa type allows parents to stay indefinitely in New Zealand if they are sponsored by their NZ citizen or NZ resident child.
The visa allows parents to live, work and study in NZ. A partner can also be included in the application.
Parent Resident Visa Selection Criteria
To qualify for a Parent Resident Visa, the following selection criteria need to be met. For more information on children sponsoring parents, see below.
You must meet health and character requirements
You must not have dependent children
Your sponsoring child must be a New Zealand citizen or resident, live in NZ and earn sufficient income to sponsor you
You must be the parent or legal guardian of the sponsoring child
Parent Resident Visa Eligible Child Sponsors
Sponsors must be:
18+ years old
New Zealand citizens or residents for at least 3 years before prior to the application
Live in New Zealand for at least 184 days in each of the 3 years prior to the application
Able to meet your living expenses for the first 10 years
Able to provide tax statements as evidence of income
Types of NZ Parent Visas
Parent Resident Visa:
This visa allows parents to live in New Zealand permanently.
Applicants must have an adult child who is a New Zealand citizen or resident.
There are financial requirements, including the need for the child to sponsor the parent and meet income thresholds.
Parent Retirement Resident Visa:
This visa is for parents who have an adult child who is a New Zealand citizen or resident and who can demonstrate a significant investment in New Zealand.
Applicants need to invest a minimum of NZD 1 million over four years and demonstrate an annual income of NZD 60,000, among other financial requirements.
Temporary Retirement Visitor Visa:
This visa allows parents to stay in New Zealand for up to two years.
Applicants need to be 66 years or older, invest NZD 750,000 in New Zealand for two years, and have NZD 500,000 for maintenance and an annual income of NZD 60,000.
Parent and Grandparent Visitor Visa:
This visa allows parents and grandparents to visit their family in New Zealand for up to 6 months at a time, with a total stay of up to 18 months in a 3-year period.
It is a multiple-entry visa, making it easier for parents and grandparents to visit frequently.
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