Archive · 9 Jun 2025
New Zealand Launches New Visa for Parents of Skilled Migrants
New Zealand is making it easier for skilled workers' parents to visit.
The new 'Parent Boost' visa lets parents stay for up to 5 years, with a chance to extend for another 5.
To get it, parents must have health insurance and pass health checks.
It's for visiting, not living there permanently, but it helps families spend more time together.
The visa costs around NZD $3,000 and opens in September 2025.
After 3 years, another health check is required.
This visa aims to attract and keep skilled workers by letting them reunite with their parents.
New Zealand introduced a 'Parent Boost' visa to reunite families.
The visa allows multiple entries and stays up to five years initially, extendable to ten.
Applicants must meet health, income, and insurance requirements.
The visa is not a pathway to permanent residency but allows long-term visits.
Applications for the visa open in September 2025.
- Who
- Parents of New Zealand citizens/residents.
- What
- New 'Parent Boost' visa for parents of skilled workers.
- When
- Applications open in September 2025.
- Where
- New Zealand
- Why
- To unite families and attract skilled migrants.
- Maximum stay
- Up to 10 years
- Applications Open
- September 2025
- Visa Cost
- NZD $3,000 (most applicants)
- Eligible Sponsors
- New Zealand citizens and residents
- Visa Type
- Multiple entry, up to 5 years
- Eligibility Requirements
- Required health insurance