New Zealand Parent Visa
For parents whose child is a New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident.Parent Visa
There are three types of parents' visa.
Parents and grandparent - temporary visa
This visa is for the parent or grandparent of a child in their family who is a permanent resident or citizen of New Zealand.
This visa allows for the parents or grandparent of a nz citizen or permanent resident to apply for a three year multiple entry visitor visa. The partner of a parent or grandparent may be included in the application. However, a dependent child or children of the parent or grandparent cannot be included.
The multiple entry visitor visa is valid for three years and allows for a stay of up to six months per entry to NZ.
Requirements
- The sponsor must complete all the necessary forms and the same goes for the applicant
- No health and character concerns
- The sponsor must meet the sponsoring eligibilities
Parent Permanent visa
This visa is for the parent of a child in their family who is a permanet resident or citizen of new Zealand for at least 3 years.
This visa allows for the parents of a nz citizen or permanent resident to live in New Zealand for good. The partner of a parent may be included in the application. However, a dependent child or children of the parent cannot be included.
This visa is a two tier scheme where people can submit an express of interest (EOI) under either tier one or tier two. Only receiving the invitation to apply, an valid visa application can then be lodged.
Tier One has the first priority which requires higher income and financial requirements than tier two. Tier two EOI and applications are only processed after tier one if the quota is not reached in any given financial year. So the usual waiting period for tier one application is currently about 12 months and tier two application is about 8-10 years.
Requirements
- The sponsor must complete all the necessary forms and the same goes for the applicant
- No health and character concerns
- The sponsor must meet the sponsoring eligibilities
Parent Retirement Permanent visa
Unlike the Parent Category, you do not need to submit an expression of interest in order to apply under the Parent Retirement Category.
- Must have an adult child who lives in New Zealand and who is a New Zealand citizen or resident.
- Must not have any dependent children.
- Must have sufficient and acceptable investment and settlement funds and/or assets which will need to be invested in New Zealand
