Planning to visit your children or grandchildren in New Zealand?This visa allows parents and grandparents to reconnect, spend quality time, and createspecial memories with family.
NORMALLY UPTO
80% within
Starting
Relationship: You must have children or grandchildren who are New Zealand citizens or residents
Sponsorship: You need to be sponsored by your child or grandchild, or by the parent of your grandchild (if they are under 18)
Offshore application: You must be living outside New Zealand at the time of application
Exception: You should not have had a Parent and Grandparent Visitor Visa in the past 36 months.
Health & Character: You must be of good character and in good health.
Meet the other requirements of this visa
The New Zealand visitor visa includes several specific categories, with some designed specifically for parents and grandparents visiting family in New Zealand. If you are the parent or grandparent of a New Zealand citizen or resident, you may be eligible for the Parent and Grandparent Visitors Visa.
Visit your children or grandchildren living in New Zealand
Travel in and out of New Zealand multiple times during your 3-year visa period
Include your partner in your application if they meet the eligibility requirements
Spend extended time with family while enjoying New Zealand’s lifestyle, culture, and scenery
Stay in New Zealand for up to 6 months on each visit (maximum 18 months in 3 years)
Sponsorship from a child or grandchild is required to support the stay
Pay for any health care or medical assistance received while in New Zealand
Dependent children cannot be included in this visa application
Comply with all immigration and visa conditions
Disclaimer: Immigration requirements can change, and every case is different. This page offers a simplified summary only. Unite Immigration will assess your situation carefully and guide you with personalised advice.
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