Can I apply as a parent or grandparent for a visa?
If you're a parent or grandparent of New Zealand citizens or permanent residents, there's an option for you.
Visit
- While in New Zealand on a visitor visa, can I look for a job?
- I’m visiting New Zealand and I’ve had an accident. Can I get medical treatment?
- Can I change the travel conditions on my visa from single entry to multiple?
- Can I undertake a short course of study while visiting NZ?
- Can I apply as a parent or grandparent for a visa?
- Can I apply for any other visa while on a visitor visa in New Zealand?
- I’m on a guardian visitor visa. Can I work part-time?
- I’m on a guardian visitor visa and need to travel home for an emergency
- I have a 3-month visitor visa. Can I enter New Zealand without a return air ticket?
- How long can I travel or be away overseas?
- Can I do unpaid work while visiting New Zealand?
- Can I get a refund of my application fee?
Apply for a parent and grandparent visitor visa, when you are outside New Zealand
As a parent or grandparent of New Zealand citizens and permanent residents you can apply to visit for up to 18 months spread over 3 years.
You must be outside New Zealand when you apply.
A partner of a parent or grandparent can be included in the application, but dependent children must apply separately.