The New Zealand government has unveiled a fresh long-term visitor visa known as the Parent Boost Visa, aimed at reuniting families and enhancing the country's attractiveness to skilled migrants.
This Parent Boost Visa is a multiple-entry visa allowing parents of individuals holding New Zealand citizenship or residency to spend a duration of five years in the country, as reported by VisaGuide.World.
The Parent Boost Visa is a multiple-entry visitor visa that allows parents of New Zealand citizens and residents to visit for up to 5 years. Applicants may apply for a second visa, enabling a total stay of up to ten years, provided they continue to meet all eligibility requirements.
This visa aims to strengthen family bonds, with officials clarifying that it does not serve as a route to permanent residency.
Eligibility Criteria for Parent Boost Visa
To take advantage of the new Parent Boost Visa, applicants must demonstrate they fulfill the necessary criteria, which include:
- Sponsorship
- Financial eligibility
- Health insurance coverage
- Visa fee payment
Candidates will have to undergo two health evaluations to confirm their health standards are acceptable. The first health assessment is included in the initial visa application. A second health evaluation is required in the third year of the visa while the applicant is outside New Zealand. Proof of valid health insurance during their stay in New Zealand will also be necessary.
It is important to note that this visitor visa does not provide a pathway to residency for its holders. Individuals interested in securing permanent residency should consider submitting an expression of interest for the Parent Category Resident Visa.
Adjustments to Golden Visa to Stimulate NZ Economy
New Zealand authorities have put in place various initiatives to attract affluent international individuals. One of these was simplifying the requirements of its Golden Visa program, which grants residency in exchange for financial investments.
Recently, New Zealand officials reported a notable increase in interest in its Residency-by-Investment program, attributed to the newly relaxed regulations.
On April 1, 2025, New Zealand implemented changes to the Active Investor Plus program.
Earlier this year, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment announced that two streamlined categories, Growth and Balanced, would be incorporated into the Active Investor Plus Visa starting in April.
Fonte: Visa Guide World
