emigranto
Menu
👨‍👩‍👧

🇳🇿 New Zealand

Parent Visa

Residence visa for parents of adult New Zealand citizens or residents. Two categories: Parent Resident Visa (requires adult children to meet income threshold and sponsor financially) and Parent Retirement Resident Visa (for parents with investment funds). Must have adult child who is NZ citizen or resident as sponsor. Sponsor must meet minimum income requirements to demonstrate ability to support parents. Expression of Interest system with limited annual numbers. Long processing times due to demand. Health requirements significant due to age. Brings families together but requires strong financial commitment from adult children.

⏱️

Processing Time

2-5 years (Expression of Interest system)

💵

Cost

Visa fees + potential settlement costs

📅

Duration

Permanent residence

💼

Work Rights

Full work rights

🔄

Renewability

Permanent

✅

Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 1Adult child who is NZ citizen or resident
  • 2Sponsor meets income requirements
  • 3Meet health and character requirements
  • 4Financial support commitment from sponsor
  • 5Meet age requirements

Have questions about parent visa?

Quick Stats

Questions0
Path to PRYes
All visa types