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The right visa for your visit
If you're looking to visit family and friends while touring our beautiful country of New Zealand, then there are a variety of visas for you to sift through. Listed below are visas made especially to bring people together temporarily, though if you want more insight into what might be right for you then feel free to reach out to Zenith Immigration Solutions for expert advice and guidance.
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● Visitor Visa● Parent and Grandparent Visitor Visa● Parent Boost Visitor Visa
What is a Visitor Visa?
A Visitor Visa is a great option if you want to visit family and friends, or if you just want to explore New Zealand as a tourist on holiday for a decent amount of time. It’s a wonderful choice for young people looking for the means to enjoy the casual lifestyle of New Zealand, as well as having a chance to study abroad for a time.
This visa allows you to visit New Zealand from 6 months up to 9 months. You are permitted to study for up to 3 months during that time. Further, you are able to include your partner and/or children in this visa application.
Who can apply and what do they need?
Decent health
The applicant has to be in decent health (they may be required to provide proof of an X-ray examination and a medical examination) as well as of upstanding moral character (they may be required to provide police certification).
Intentions
Honest intentions for traveling to New Zealand may be asked of the applicant during the application process.
Funds
Sufficient funds to cover the applicant’s time in New Zealand is also mandatory (NZD $1,000 for every month the applicant is in New Zealand OR $400 if accommodation has already been provided/paid for). An acceptable sponsor must be provided if the applicant cannot meet these obligations.
Exit plan
The applicant must provide proof that they will be leaving New Zealand at the end of their stay. This may include things like a ticket showing your departure date from New Zealand.
If a sponsor is included, what are their responsibilities?
They must cover things such as accommodation and general welfare including daily necessities and healthcare. Proof of this must be provided.
If the applicant does not have enough funds to cover things such as returning to their country, the sponsor must pay for this. This will include cases such as deportation (if applicable).
What is needed if an applicant wants to include their partner and/or children?
For the partner
The applicant will need to provide proof of the relationship which can include things such as a marriage certificate or a document showing your names combined to prove shared residency. Proof of decent health (they may need to provide proof of an X-ray examination and medical examination) and upstanding moral character (they may need to provide police certification) will be needed.
For the children
Dependent children must be 19 years old or younger. The applicant must provide proof of their relationship with the child/children (this can include proof like birth certificates) as well as proof of the child/children’s identity (this can include proof like passports). Finally, the child/children must be of decent health (they may need to provide proof of an X-ray examination and medical examination) and of upstanding moral character (they may need to provide police certification).
Parent and Grandparent Visitor Visa
This visa provides a means for you to visit and be with your children or grandchildren for a longer period of time.
Here at Zenith Immigration Solutions we understand how important it is for families to be together which is why we provide the best and most optimal advice when immigrating to New Zealand. Let us help you bring you closer to your loved ones with more care and expediency, and far less stress.
What is the Parent and Grandparent Visitor Visa?
It allows you to visit your children/grandchildren for up to 6 months at a time (18 months over 3 years). Further, you are permitted to travel in and out of New Zealand as well as include your partner in the application. Please note a sponsor is required for the parent/grandparent applicant.
Who can apply and what do they need?
Location
Health
Intention
Visa cost: NZD $441.00
Who can be a sponsor?
The children or grandchildren of the applicant.
If the children/grandchildren are younger than 17 years of age, then their parent/guardian can be the sponsor.
They must be a New Zealand citizen or resident.
They cannot be sponsoring anyone else
What are the responsibilities of a sponsor?
They must cover things such as accommodation and general welfare including daily necessities and healthcare.
If the applicant does not have enough funds to cover things such as returning to their country, the sponsor must pay for this. This will include cases such as deportation (if applicable).
What is needed if an applicant wants to include their partner?
The applicant will need to provide proof of the relationship which can include things such as a marriage certificate or a document showing your names combined to prove shared residency.
Proof of decent health (they may need to provide proof of an X-ray examination and medical examination) and upstanding moral character (they may need to provide police certification) will be needed.
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Parent Boost Visitor Visa
The Parent Boost Visitor Visa is a means for parents and grandparents to stay united and close to their family living in New Zealand. It should be noted that it is NOT a pathway to residency, though there are certainly other options for that. This visa is meant to bring families together over long periods of time.
As this is a new visa announced on 8 June 2025 with applications being opened on 29 September 2025, it can be fairly daunting navigating uncharted territory while wishing to be with loved ones within New Zealand. Under such circumstances, we encourage you to reach out to Zenith Immigration Solutions for how we can make this process smoother as we understand being with one’s family shouldn’t be a struggle.
What is the Parent Boost Visistor Visa?
It is designed to let parents/grandparents visit their family living within New Zealand for up to 5 years. A sponsor is required for the parent/grandparent applicant.
Who can apply?
Parents/grandparents who must have a child or grandchild living in New Zealand who is either biologically theirs or their adopted (grand)child/(grand)children.
Further, applicants must be in decent health (a chest X-ray and medical examination may be required with proof provided) and of upstanding moral character (police certification may be required).
Free breakdown
The International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy
NZD $100.00
Visa cost
NZD $3,000orNZD $2,450for those eligible under the Pacific Fee brand
Health check during the 3rd year
NZD $325.00orNZD $240.00for those eligible under the Pacific Fee brand
Who can be a sponsor and what are their requirements?
A sponsor must be the biological/adopted child of the applicant so a familiar connection is mandatory.
They must also be a citizen or resident of New Zealand.
Further, the sponsor must be able to be financially responsible for the applicant during their stay. This includes accommodation, healthcare and any incurring costs involved in possible issues such as deportation (if it applies).
What sorts of funds are required?
Only ONE of the following needs to be fulfilled to qualify
Median wage threshold
A sponsor must earn at the very least, the New Zealand median wage. In the case of joint sponsors, this is increased to 1.5 above the median wage. Additionally, for every additional parent the median increases by 0.5.
Income
Personal income must be NZD $32,611.28 gross per annum (for a single parent) or NZD $49,552.88 (for a couple), or
Funds
Personal funds must contain NZD $160,000 (for a single parent) or NZD $250,000 (for a couple).
What about healthcare?
A sufficient amount of money is required by the applicant for healthcare and health insurance.
They must have at the very least 1 year’s worth to cover things such as emergency medical care (NZD $250,000 a year) and cancer treatment (NZD $100,000). This also ensures the financial cover of things such as repatriation and return of remains (if applicable)
How many times can a visa holder re-enter New Zealand?
Unlimited for the duration
This is a multi-entry visitor visa so the visa holder will be able to enter and exit New Zealand as they please during the designated visa time duration.
Important note
However, it should be noted that the visa holder will be obligated to leave New Zealand during the 3rd year for a medical assessment.
Will the visa holder be able to study or work?
They will be able to study for up to three months.
As for work, they will be permitted to work remotely for an off-shore employer.
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