Parent Boost Visitor Visa New Zealand
Reunite with Family Longer.
The Parent Boost Visitor Visa is a new long-term visitor visa launched by Immigration New Zealand to help families stay connected. It allows parents of New Zealand citizens and residents to spend more quality time with their loved ones, without the need to apply for multiple short-term visas.
If you’re looking for a way to bring your parents to New Zealand for extended visits, the Parent Boost Visa could be the solution.
What Is the Parent Boost Visitor Visa?
The Parent Boost Visa is a multiple-entry visitor visa that lets eligible parents stay in New Zealand for up to five years. Parents can apply for a second visa, extending their stay to a total of ten years, provided they continue to meet all the requirements.
It’s designed to strengthen family ties while ensuring minimal pressure on public services. While this visa is not a pathway to permanent residence, it provides a meaningful, long-term way for families to spend time together in New Zealand.
Key Benefits of a Parent Boost Visitor Visa
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Stay for up to 5 years on a single visa
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Multiple entries allowed
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Extend to 10 years by reapplying
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Ideal for extended visits without permanent migration
Who Can Apply for a Parent Boost Visitor Visa?
To be eligible, you must:
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Be the biological or adopted parent of a New Zealand citizen or resident
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Be of good character
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Meet the acceptable standard of health
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Have valid health insurance
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Meet the financial criteria
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Be sponsored by your child (or both children if applying jointly)
Sponsorship Requirements for a Parent Boost Visitor Visa
All applicants who apply for a Parent Boost Visitor Visa must have a sponsor. Their sponsor must meet the following criteria:
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Be your biological or adopted child
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Be a New Zealand citizen or resident.
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Agree to cover:
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Accommodation and daily living costs
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Healthcare and financial support access
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Repatriation or deportation costs, if required
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Financial Requirements for an Applicant of a Parent Boost Visitor Visa
You must meet one of the following:
1. Sponsor’s Income
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Sponsor must earn at least the NZ median wage
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Joint sponsors must earn 1.5x the median wage
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Increases by 0.5× the median wage for each additional sponsored parent
2. Parents’ Income
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NZ Superannuation equivalent:
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Have a personal income matching the New Zealand Superannuation rate — currently NZD $32,611.28 gross per year for a single parent or NZD $49,552.88 for a couple.
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3. Parent’s Funds
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Hold sufficient personal funds — at least NZD $160,000 for a single applicant or NZD $250,000 for a couple.
Health Insurance & Medical Checks for a Parent Boost Visitor Visa
Applicants must hold at least 1 year of health insurance that covers:
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Emergency medical care ($250,000 minimum per year)
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Repatriation
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Return of remains
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Cancer treatment (minimum $100,000)
You must maintain valid health insurance throughout your stay.
Additionally:
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Complete a health check during the application process
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Complete a second health check in year 3 (outside NZ)
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Show proof of continuous insurance cover
Visa Costs for a Parent Boost Visitor Visa
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Visa application: $3,000 (or $2,450 for Pacific applicants)
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International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy: $100
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Year 3 health check fee:
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$325 (standard)
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$240 (Pacific fee band)
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When Can You Apply for a Parent Boost Visitor Visa?
Applications open 29 September 2025.
Further details will be released closer to that date.
Not a Pathway to Residence
The Parent Boost Visitor Visa does not provide a path to residency. If your goal is permanent settlement, consider these alternatives:
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Parent Retirement Resident Visa
Temporary Visas
If your parents are not eligible for the Parent Boost Visitor Visa, there are temporary visa options that allow them to spend extended time in New Zealand.
Need Help with Your Parent Boost Visitor Visa Application?
At McSweeney Immigration Law NZ, we specialise in family migration pathways.
Our experienced immigration lawyers can:
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Confirm your eligibility
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Guide your sponsor through financial and legal responsibilities
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Ensure your application is complete, compliant, and ready for submission
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