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Visitor and parent visitor visas
Holidays, family visits, business trips, or parents coming and going to see their children. What matters is a clear purpose, a clear source of funds and reasons to leave on time.
Who this is for
- People visiting for travel, family or short business
- Parents who want to visit their children often and for long periods
- Visitors in New Zealand who need an extension
- Applicants reapplying after a decline
Key requirements
- General visitor visas need a clear purpose, source of funds and reasons to leave on time
- The Parent Boost Visitor Visa suits parents wanting long-term multiple entry, with sponsorship and health insurance requirements
- The Parent Visitor Visa also allows multiple entry, with different stay and sponsorship rules
- Extensions need a reason and must be lodged before the current visa expires
This is a general summary. See the INZ website ↗ for current requirements.
How it works
Choose the visa
Match the visa to the purpose and length of stay.
Prepare documents
Funds, sponsorship, insurance and itinerary are checked.
Lodge and follow through
INZ queries are handled until a decision.
Practical notes from Jason
- INZ looks at where funds came from and when, not only the balance
- Arrange Parent Boost health insurance early, covering the whole time in New Zealand
- After a decline, understand the reasons before reapplying
- Always lodge an extension before your current visa expires
Questions
Parent Boost or Parent Visitor Visa?
It depends on how long your parents want to stay each time, your sponsorship position and insurance. We compare them at the assessment.
How long after a decline can I reapply?
There is no fixed wait. What matters is addressing the reasons for the decline.
Not sure which pathway fits?
Tell us the basics and Jason will tell you whether there is a workable path. The initial assessment is free.
