Parent visa category which has been suspended since 12 October 2016, will reopen from February 2020. For details about the changes including revised sponsor income and information about existing EOIs in the pool, visit Parent Visa Category Announcement
Parent Visa Category is a two-step resident visa process. Parents meeting all of the requirements initially submit Expression of Interest (EOI) to apply for residence visa to live with their adult child and settle in New Zealand. EOIs are pooled and selected from the pool quarterly and those selected are issued Invitation To Apply (ITA) for Residence visa. To qualify, parents must:
Call, email or submit Visa Enquiry Form if you wish to apply for New Zealand resident visa under Parent Visa Category.