{"id":54830,"date":"2025-06-10T12:42:53","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T02:42:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/?p=54830"},"modified":"2025-06-10T17:24:13","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T07:24:13","slug":"new-zealands-new-parent-boost-visitor-visa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/news\/new-zealands-new-parent-boost-visitor-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"New Zealand\u2019s New Parent Boost Visitor Visa"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
The New Zealand Government has announced a new long-term visitor visa designed to reunite families and strengthen New Zealand\u2019s appeal to highly skilled migrants: the <\/span>Parent Boost Visitor Visa<\/a><\/span>. <\/span>This visa offers a unique opportunity for parents of New Zealand citizens and residents to visit their families for up to five years at a time, with the possibility of a second visa extending their stay to ten years, provided all eligibility requirements continue to be met.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p> \u00a0<\/span><\/p> This new visa aims to foster family connections while ensuring that public services are not overstressed. Importantly, the Parent Boost Visitor Visa does not provide a direct pathway to permanent residence. For those seeking residency, the <\/span>Parent Resident Visa<\/a><\/span> remains the appropriate pathway.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p> \u00a0<\/span><\/p> To qualify for the Parent Boost Visitor Visa, applicants must:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p> \u00a0<\/span><\/p> Applicants must also meet financial criteria:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p> \u00a0<\/span><\/p> Parents must hold health insurance that covers:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p> \u00a0<\/p> Applicants will be required to undertake an initial health check at application and a second health check in the third year of the visa while outside New Zealand.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p> \u00a0<\/span><\/p> \u00a0<\/p> Applications will open on <\/span>29 September 2025<\/span><\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p> \u00a0<\/p> Note: The Parent Boost Visitor Visa is for temporary stays only and does not provide a pathway to residence. For permanent residence, explore the <\/span>Parent Resident Visa<\/span><\/a> or the<\/span> Parent Retirement Resident Visa<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p> \u00a0<\/p> Need guidance on the Parent Boost Visitor Visa or other family visa options? Contact us at aisupport@absoluteimmigration.com<\/span><\/strong><\/a> for expert advice.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p> \u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\tEligibility criteria<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>
Health insurance requirements<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>
Fees and application process<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>