Parent and Grandparent Visitor Visa
Allows parents and grandparents of New Zealand citizens or permanent residents to visit multiple times, staying up to 6 months per visit with a maximum total stay of 18 months in a 3-year period.
Who this pathway suits
Parents visiting settled children and grandchildren in New Zealand.
Eligibility at a glance
- Parent or grandparent of a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
- Sponsorship by child/grandchild in New Zealand
- Comprehensive travel medical insurance
How the process works
- Submit online application with sponsor undertaking
- Multi-entry 3-year visitor visa issued
Documents you will typically need
- Birth certificates establishing relationship, sponsor's New Zealand citizenship/PR proof, medical insurance policy
What to keep in mind
Offers longer continuous stays than a standard tourist visa.
Official source: Immigration New Zealand — Parent and Grandparent Visitor. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.
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