New Zealand will open applications for its Parent Boost Visitor Visa on 29 September 2025, providing parents of New Zealand citizens and residents the opportunity to spend extended periods with their families. The visa allows stays of up to five years per entry, with the option to extend once, enabling a total stay of up to 10 years. Multiple entries are permitted during the visa’s validity. Immigration officials describe the initiative as “a meaningful way for families to spend extended time together,” emphasizing that it does not offer a pathway to permanent residence.
Eligibility and Application Process
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Be outside New Zealand at the time of application and approval.
Be sponsored by an adult child who is a New Zealand citizen or resident.
Meet health and character standards.
Demonstrate financial self-sufficiency through income, funds, or a qualifying sponsor.
Show ties to their home country and a genuine intent to leave when the visa expires.
Applicants approved in principle must provide evidence of 12 months of acceptable health insurance and sign a declaration confirming the temporary nature of their stay. The five-year period begins from the date of first entry, not the approval date. Parents and partners may travel separately, and a compliance check is required between the third and fourth years.
Health and Insurance Requirements
Immigration New Zealand mandates an acceptable standard of health for all applicants. Insurance coverage is mandatory and must include:
Emergency medical care: NZD $250,000 per year
Cancer treatment: NZD $100,000 per year
Repatriation: NZD $250,000
Return of remains: NZD $50,000
Visa holders must maintain insurance for the entire stay, with failure to do so potentially leading to visa cancellation or future ineligibility.
Financial and Sponsorship Obligations
Parents can satisfy financial requirements in three ways:
Sponsor’s income – A single sponsor must earn at least the median wage; joint sponsors must earn 1.5 times the median wage, with additional increments for extra parents.
Parent’s income – Single parents must show an annual income of at least NZD $32,611.28, while couples must meet NZD $49,552.88.
Parent’s funds – Single parents require NZD $160,000 in available funds, while couples need NZD $250,000. Borrowed or gifted funds are not accepted.
Sponsors must be adult children (18+) who are New Zealand citizens or residents. Joint sponsorship between siblings, partners, or blended families is allowed.
This visa provides an unprecedented opportunity for families to reunite in New Zealand for extended periods while ensuring compliance with health, financial, and immigration requirements.
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