Closeness to family is often the reason people choose to leave their home land and start a new life in New Zealand. And many have found New Zealand a great place to live alongside their family.
If you are a parent
and wish to move to New Zealand to be close to your child or children, you will need to apply for residence in New Zealand. Your child must be a New Zealand citizen or resident, and be eligible to sponsor you.
(Note that your sponsor must have been a New Zealand or Australian citizen and/or the holder of a Residence Permit or a Returning Resident’s Visa for at least three years immediately before the date your completed application is received by Immigration New Zealand.)
But, find out first…
What opportunities are there to make a new life in New Zealand?
Would I like to live in New Zealand? Our Discover and Decide site has been designed to give you a small taste of the country, the people and our way of life.
Can I move to New Zealand?
How do I go about applying to live in New Zealand?
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Maybe you’ve been in New Zealand for a while, and your circumstances have changed...
How is my visa or permit affected?
If you wish to sponsor your parents
you must be a New Zealand citizen or resident, and must be eligible to sponsor your parent(s). Find out the requirements to sponsor your parents, so they can join you in New Zealand.