New 'Parent Boost' Visitor Visa to Strengthen Family Connections

New 'Parent Boost' Visitor Visa to Strengthen Family Connections

The New Zealand Government has introduced the Parent Boost Visitor Visa — a long-term multiple-entry visa enabling parents of citizens and residents to stay in New Zealand for up to 5 years, with an option to extend to 10 years.

🗓️ Applications open: 29 September 2025

This visa is designed to reunite families, while ensuring sustainability of public services. It is not a pathway to residence.

🔍 Visa Features

• Stay Duration: Up to 5 years per visa; renewable once

• Multiple-entry status

• Supports family unity without permanent settlement

• Not a residence visa

✅ Eligibility Criteria

👤 Sponsorship

• Must be sponsored by a biological or adopted child who is a New Zealand citizen or resident

• Sponsor must commit to:

  • Covering accommodation, living, and repatriation costs

  • Providing financial and health-related support

💰 Financial Requirements (choose one):

• Sponsor income ≥ median wage (or 1.5× for joint sponsors)

• Parent(s) income meets NZ Superannuation threshold:

  • $32,611.28 (single) or $49,552.88 (couple)

• Parent(s) personal funds:

  • $160,000 (single) or $250,000 (couple)

🏥 Health & Insurance

• 1-year minimum health insurance including:

  • Emergency medical care (≥ $250,000)

  • Cancer treatment (≥ $100,000)

  • Repatriation and return of remains

• Ongoing insurance required

• Health checks: Once during initial application and once in the 3rd year (outside NZ)

💵 Visa Fees

• Standard fee: $3,000

• Pacific fee band: $2,450

• Tourism Levy: $100

• 3rd-year health check fee: $325 (or $240 for Pacific applicants)

⚠️ Important Notes

• This visa does not lead to residency

• Health insurance and financial compliance are mandatory throughout the stay

• Failure to maintain requirements may lead to visa cancellation or deportation

📅 Applications Open 29 September 2025

More details and application instructions will be shared soon. Keep checking the official immigration site for updates.