From September 29, 2025, parents of New Zealand citizens and residents can apply for the new Parent Boost Visitor Visa, a long-stay option designed to help families stay connected across borders.
What the Parent Boost Visitor Visa Offers
This visa allows parents to visit their children and grandchildren in New Zealand for up to five years on a multi-entry basis. Unlike standard visitor visas, it provides more flexibility for extended stays. However, there are some conditions:
- Stay Duration: Valid for up to 5 years.
- Cost: From NZD $3000.
- Mandatory Health Check: Visa holders must leave New Zealand in the third year for medical and insurance verification.
- No Path to Residency: The visa is temporary only.
- Visa Cap: Each person can hold a maximum of two Parent Boost Visitor Visas in their lifetime.
Who Can Apply?
To qualify, applicants must:
- Have a child who is a New Zealand citizen or resident.
- Apply from outside New Zealand.
- Be sponsored by an adult child (18+) or joint sponsors.
- Have no dependent children.
- Show they or their sponsor can cover living expenses.
- Meet health and character requirements.
- Hold valid medical or travel insurance for the full stay.
Applicants may also include their partner in the same application.
Sponsorship Rules
Each applicant needs at least one adult child as a sponsor. Joint sponsorship is allowed with a partner, sibling, or child’s partner. Sponsors must:
- Live in New Zealand and spend at least 184 days each year in the country during the visa holder’s stay.
- Cover essential costs such as accommodation, healthcare, and possible repatriation.
Financial Requirements
Applicants must prove financial stability through one of these options:
- Personal income: At least NZD $32,611.28 (single) or NZD $49,552.88 (with partner).
- Savings/funds: At least NZD $160,000 (single) or NZD $250,000 (with partner).
- Sponsor’s income: Must meet set thresholds, e.g.:
- One sponsor, one parent: NZD $69,804.80 annually.
- Joint sponsors, one parent: NZD $104,707.20 annually.
(Thresholds are updated each year based on the median wage.)
Insurance and Health Checks
Applicants must provide at least 12 months of insurance before approval. Coverage must include:
- NZD $250,000 annually for emergency medical care.
- NZD $100,000 annually for cancer treatment.
- NZD $250,000 for repatriation.
- NZD $50,000 for return of remains.
In the third year, visa holders must undergo a medical exam, chest X-ray, and proof of continuous insurance.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted online from outside New Zealand. The steps include:
- Confirm eligibility.
- Collect supporting documents (proof of funds, sponsor details, medical and police certificates).
- Submit the application and pay the fee.
- Sponsor uploads income details.
- Wait for assessment by Immigration New Zealand.
- Provide proof of insurance if approved in principle.
- Receive your eVisa.
Visa holders must enter New Zealand within six months of approval, with the five-year validity starting from the date of first entry.
Key Takeaways
- Multi-entry, up to 5 years.
- Starting cost: NZD $3000.
- Only two Parent Boost Visitor Visas allowed per lifetime.
- Requires sponsorship and strict financial proof.
- Health checks and insurance are compulsory.
Final Word
The Parent Boost Visitor Visa offers parents a practical way to spend meaningful time with family in New Zealand. While it does not lead to permanent residency, it balances flexibility for families with responsibility through financial and health safeguards.
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