Information about Parent Resident Visa
You can apply to live in New Zealand permanently if you have a child who is a New Zealand citizen or resident. They must earn enough money and agree to sponsor you.
With this visa you can
- Live, work and study in New Zealand.
- Include your partner in your residence application.
Things to note
- If you submitted an EOI under the previous Parent Resident Visa, you can withdraw or update it.
Update or withdraw your Parent Resident Visa expression of interest - Your EOI goes into a queue or ballot depending on when we received it.
Parent Resident Visa EOI selection process - Grandparents and legal guardians may be able to apply for residence under this category.
- If you have any dependent children, you are not eligible for this visa.
The application process
Stage 1
1 You send us your expression of interest
You must complete and send us a ‘Parent Category Expression of Interest Form’ together with your application fee.
2 We invite you to apply for residence
If we select your EOI, we may invite you to apply for residence.
Stage 2
3 You send us your residence application
You must complete and send us a 'Parent Category Residence Application form' and your sponsors must complete and sign a 'Sponsorship Form for Residence'.
4 We make a decision about your application
If there is anything else you need to do, we will be in touch.
Check that you meet the detailed criteria.