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Issued: Wednesday 14 May 2025, 10:55 pm NZST

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Coming to New Zealand on the Parent Resident Visa

Learn about how to come to New Zealand on the Parent Resident Visa. Find out about the expression of interest (EOI) process and who can sponsor you.

  • Getting help to come to New Zealand on a Parent Resident Visa

    If your child earns enough and is a New Zealand resident or citizen, they may be able to help you come to New Zealand on the Parent Resident Visa.

  • Parent Resident Visa expression of interest form

    Use this form to register online for the Parent Resident Visa ballot.

  • Parent Resident Visa expression of interest (EOI) selection process

    When you submit your Parent Resident Visa EOI it goes into a ballot. If we select your EOI, we may invite you to apply for residence. Find out how the EOI and application process works.

  • Update or withdraw your Parent Resident Visa expression of interest (EOI)

    If you made an expression of interest (EOI) for the Parent Resident Visa you can update or withdraw it.

  • Parent Resident Visa successful Expressions of Interest (EOIs)

    Find out which EOIs for the Parent Resident Visa were successful in the ballot.

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