#parentboostvisa

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

🔄 Related Options

Temporary:

Parent & Grandparent Visitor Visa

General Visitor Visa

Residency:

Parent Resident Visa (2,500 spots/year)

Parent Retirement Resident Visa

📅 Applications Open 29 September 2025