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 from the parent category EOI pool.
To update your EOI
Complete the Parent Category Expression of Interest Update Form and email it to us. You can use the Parent Category Guide to help you update your EOI.
NOTE
To confirm that you want to stay in the parent category EOI pool, complete the online ‘Confirmation of Parent Resident Visa expression of interest (EOI)’ form in Step 2 of the Parent Resident Visa page.
Parent Resident Visa
Including your partner's details in the form
If your partner’s details have changed, fill out section B of the form with their new details.
If their details have not changed you do not need to fill this out. Mark it as not applicable N/A.
Alert
If you are including your partner in your EOI, tick Yes in question A17 on the form. If you do not include them in your EOI, they will not be able to apply for residence based on your partnership later.
Withdrawing your EOI
If you want to withdraw your EOI you can contact us.
When you contact us, you need to tell us your client, EOI or passport number.
Other visa options available to parents and grandparents
Parents of New Zealand citizens and residents can apply for residence under the Parent Retirement Resident Visa. Applicants need to be able to invest specific amounts of money in New Zealand.
Parent Retirement Resident Visa
Parents and grandparents can also apply for a Parent and Grandparent Visitor Visa. This is a 3-year visa that comes with multiple-entry travel conditions.