Parent Residence Visa

A Parent Residency visa allows you to live in New Zealand permanently if you have a child (sponsor) who is a New Zealand citizen or resident. They must earn enough money to meet the new threshold and agree to sponsor you. This category is open to parents, grandparents and legal guardians. Successful applications will be selected by a random ballot starting in August 2023.

Benefits

  • Live, work and study in New Zealand.
  • Subsidized public healthcare
  • Access certain social security payments
  • Apply for New Zealand citizenship after 5 years.

Requirements

  • Be invited to apply.
  • Can include partner in the application.
  • Sponsor must meet income threshold to support the application.
  • Must meet the minimum English requirements.
  • Must meet health and character requirements.

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