Parent Resident Visa
New Zealand
Last updated: December 27, 2025
Permanent
$7,636
12-15 months
High
About this Visa
This visa lets parents move to New Zealand permanently. Your adult child living in New Zealand sponsors you. You cannot have dependent children. Your child must earn enough money to support you for 10 years. This visa grants permanent residency immediately. You can work any job, study, and bring your spouse or partner. After 5 years in New Zealand, you can apply for citizenship.
Key Benefits
- Work any job without restrictions
- Permanent residence visa
- Bring spouse or partner
- Access free public healthcare
- Path to citizenship after 5 years
- Full travel rights in/out of New Zealand
- Study at schools and universities
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Adult child aged 18+ living in New Zealand as sponsor
- No dependent children of your own
- Speak and understand English or commit to paying for lessons
- Pass health check (no serious diseases)
- No criminal record
- Sponsor earns required minimum income
- Sponsor commits to support you for 10 years
- Biological, adopted, step-parent, or legal guardian
- Can include spouse or de facto partner in application
Financial Requirement
Sponsor (child) must earn minimum: 1 parent NZ$104,707/year; 2 parents NZ$174,512/year; 3 parents NZ$209,414/year; 4 parents NZ$244,316/year. Must have earned this for 2 of last 3 years. Two adult children can combine income.
Documents
- Valid passportCurrent passport
- Birth certificateOfficial certified copy
- Police certificateFrom every country lived in 5+ years since age 17
- Medical examHealth check and X-rays from approved panel doctor
- Partner documentsMarriage certificate or proof of de facto relationship (12+ months)
- Child income proof3 years tax returns and payslips or employment letters
- Child residency proofNZ passport or permanent residency documentation
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.