New Zealand · Visitor Visas

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 it suits

Who this pathway suits

Parents visiting settled children and grandchildren in New Zealand.

Eligibility

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
Process

How the process works

  1. Submit online application with sponsor undertaking
  2. Multi-entry 3-year visitor visa issued
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • Birth certificates establishing relationship, sponsor's New Zealand citizenship/PR proof, medical insurance policy
Good to know

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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