New Zealand visas
New Zealand Parent Boost Visitor Visa for parents
A multiple-entry visitor visa that lets parents of a New Zealand citizen or resident stay for up to five years.
- Stay
- Up to 5 years
- Entries
- Multiple
- Insurance
- Required
Who it suits
Is this visa for you?
- Your adult child is a New Zealand citizen or resident
- You want longer family visits
- You have no dependent children yourself
The basics
What the authorities look for
- An adult child who is a citizen or resident sponsors you
- You apply from outside New Zealand
- Enough money, from your own income or funds, or the sponsor's income
- Medical or travel insurance meeting the minimum cover
- Good health and character
- You leave New Zealand in the third year for a health and insurance check
A summary of the published rules. The full rules have more conditions, and they change. Last reviewed October 2026. INZ: Parent Boost Visitor Visa
Take care
Where cases go wrong
- **Insurance cover.** The cover and the insurer rating must meet the stated minimums.
- **Sponsor income and residence.** The sponsor must meet the income test and live in New Zealand.
- **Partner must be in the application.** They cannot be added later.
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Parent Boost Visitor Visa questions
How many times can a parent hold this visa?
A person can hold only two Parent Boost Visitor Visas.
Is this a path to residence?
No. It is a visitor visa and does not lead to residence.
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