New Zealand•Oceania4 months
3,100 NZD
5 years
Yes
Not Required
Allowed
No
Not Required
5-year multiple-entry NZ visitor visa for parents of citizens or residents; sponsorship and insurance required, no work or PR pathway.
Parent Boost is a five-year multiple-entry visitor visa from Immigration New Zealand for parents of NZ citizens or residents. Applicants must apply from outside NZ, have no dependent children with them, meet health and character requirements, and be sponsored by an adult child living in NZ for at least 184 days a year.
Applicants must show NZD 170,000 in personal funds (NZD 260,000 with a partner), NZD 33,663.24 annual income, or a sponsor earning NZD 72,800+ a year. Cost is NZD 3,100 and processing takes around 4 months. Entries are unlimited with no per-visit cap, but holders must leave NZ in year three for a health and insurance check. Work is barred and a second visa can extend stay to 10 years.
This visa is ideal for parents of established Kiwi adult children who want long, flexible visits without pursuing residence.
Visa application fee | 3,000 NZD |
International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) | 100 NZD |
| Initial grant | 5 years |
Sponsored by at least one adult child who is a New Zealand citizen or resident (joint sponsorship by up to 2 sponsors permitted)
Applicant must be outside New Zealand when applying and when the visa is granted
No dependent children included in or accompanying the application
Meet good character requirements
Meet health requirements
Hold at least 1 year of medical or travel insurance meeting INZ minimum coverage (purchased after approval in principle)
Meet financial requirements: NZD 170,000 personal funds (NZD 260,000 with partner), or NZD 33,663.24 annual income (NZD 51,182.56 with partner), or be backed by a sponsor earning at least NZD 72,800/year
Sponsor must normally live in New Zealand and be present at least 184 days each year of the visa
Sponsor must have met the minimum income in 2 of the past 3 completed NZ tax years
Must leave New Zealand during the third year of the visa for a health and insurance check
Education
none or higher
Min. Income
33,663 EUR/yr
Min. Savings
170,000 EUR
Valid passport
Passport-style photo taken within the last 6 months
Evidence of parent-child relationship (birth certificates, adoption papers)
Sponsorship Form for Temporary Entry (INZ 1025) completed by each sponsor
Evidence of sponsor's New Zealand citizenship or residence
Evidence sponsor has lived in New Zealand at least 184 days per year and meets the minimum income for 2 of the past 3 NZ tax years (e.g., IRD income summaries)
Evidence of applicant's financial position: personal funds (NZD 170,000 / NZD 260,000 with partner) or annual income (NZD 33,663.24 / NZD 51,182.56 with partner)
Medical certificate and chest X-ray certificate (where required by health screening rules)
Police certificates from countries of residence (where required)
Evidence of at least 1 year of compliant medical or travel insurance (provided after approval in principle)
If a joint sponsor is a partner, evidence the sponsoring couple has lived together for at least 12 months
| Sponsorship Form for Temporary Entry (INZ 1025) Completed by each NZ sponsor to accept sponsorship responsibilities for the Parent Boost Visitor Visa applicant. | Fill online |
| Application Steps | Create a RealMe account and log in to the Immigration New Zealand online portal from outside New Zea… | immigration.govt.nz |
| Dependent Visa | Partner may be included in the application; dependent children are NOT permitted | immigration.govt.nz |
| Fee Breakdown | Visa application fee: 3000 NZD; International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL): 100 NZD | immigration.govt.nz |
| Fees | NZD 3,100 total (NZD 3,000 immigration fee + NZD 100 International Visitor Conservation and Tourism … | immigration.govt.nz |
| Forms | Sponsorship Form for Temporary Entry (INZ 1025) | immigration.govt.nz |
| Application Portal | https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/tools-and-information/your-tools/… | immigration.govt.nz |
| Official Info | https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/parent-boost-visitor-visa/ | immigration.govt.nz |
| Max Stay | Up to 5 years per visa; a second Parent Boost Visitor Visa may be granted, allowing up to 10 years t… | immigration.govt.nz |
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