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New Zealand PARENT VISITOR VISA

Allows parents to reunite with children and grandchildren living in New Zealand

The New Zealand Parent Visitor Visa is your ticket to experiencing the beauty of New Zealand while reuniting with your family. The New Zealand Parent Visitor Visa is a temporary visa that allows parents and grandparents to visit their family members who are living in New Zealand for a limited period. It's a fantastic opportunity to create lasting memories with your loved ones, and enjoy New Zealand at the same time.

Eligibility for a PARENT VISITOR Visa

To be eligible for a Parent Visitor Visa, you must meet these key criteria:

  • Offshore application: You must not be in New Zealand at the time you make your application.

  • Relationship: You must be sponsored by your child, grandchild, or the parent of your child or grandchild.

  • Sponsor: Your sponsor must be a New Zealand citizen or resident

  • Financial Sponsorship: Your New Zealand-based child or grandchild may need to financially sponsor you and demonstrate their ability to support you during your visit.

  • Health and Character: You must meet health and character requirements, and agree to pay your own health care costs.

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Navigating a parent visitor visa can be complicated. At MILNZ, we take great care in helping you with this process. If you're interested in visiting New Zealand on a parent visitor visa, our experienced team is here to guide you every step of the way.

Application Process

  1. Gather Documents: Collect all necessary documents, including passport, photographs, birth certificates, and financial sponsorship documents.

  2. Online Application: Submit your visa application online through the official New Zealand Immigration website.

  3. Wait for a Decision: Immigration New Zealand will assess your application, which may take several weeks. 

  4. Visa Approval: Once your visa is approved, you'll receive an e-visa.

VISA DURATION

The visa will be issued to allow a stay of up to 6 months at a time, with a maximum total stay of 18 months in 3 years.

CONCLUSION

The New Zealand Parent Visitor Visa is your opportunity to bridge the distance and create memories with your family in New Zealand.

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IMMIGRATION LAWYERS TODAY

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Tim McSweeney

Immigration Lawyer

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Kera WanG

Senior Consultant

Head of Asia Business

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Kim Saran Lee

Immigration Lawyer

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Danica Bandojo

Immigration Consultant

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Sophya Guimarães

Immigration Consultan

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