Parent Category Resident Visa

Note:  Cost, Quota and stay length depend entirely on NZ Immigration and can change based on government decisions.

Two-Step Process

– Step 1: Express Your Interest

Kickstart your visa journey by filling out an Expression of Interest (EOI). It tells officials you want the Parent Resident Visa.

– Step 2: Get the Invite

If your EOI fits what Immigration New Zealand (INZ) wants, they’ll send you an Invitation to Apply (ITA). That means you can move to the next part of the process.

Limits and Selection

– Before October 10, 2022:

INZ took up to 2000 EOIs every year, handling them in the order they arrived.

– After October 10, 2022:

Now, they only pick 500 EOIs yearly, but it’s random. And remember, EOIs in this group only last two years.

Sponsorship

The child sponsoring the parent must be a New Zealand citizen or resident who has lived in New Zealand for a certain time.

Financial Support

The sponsor needs to show they can financially support their parent(s) by meeting a set income level for several years.

Health and Character

Applicants must have good health and character, confirmed by medical exams and background checks.

Age Factor

While there’s no age cap for the visa, older applicants must prove they have enough money to support themselves.

Step 1: Initial Consultation

– Understanding Your Situation: Talk about your interest in the Parent Resident Visa, your relationship with your child in New Zealand, and any past immigration history.
– Eligibility Assessment: Check if you meet the requirements for the Parent Resident Visa, like financial conditions and health checks.

Step 2: Service Agreement

– Formalizing the Engagement: Go over and sign a detailed service agreement that shows what services ICL will provide, the costs, and what’s expected from you.
– Setting Expectations: Make sure you know how the application process works, how long it might take, and what you need to do.

Step 3: Prepare for Application

– Document Collection: Help gather all the needed documents, such as proof of your relationship and financial records from your child.
– Application Form Assistance: Guide you through filling out the application form correctly with all the necessary details.

Step 4: Submitting the Application

– Sending Your Application: Send your completed application and all the required documents to Immigration New Zealand for you.
– Confirmation of Submission: Let you know your application has been sent and give you a copy for your records.

Step 5:  Get an Assigned Case Officer

– Case Officer Contact: Speak with Immigration New Zealand on your behalf and handle any questions or requests they have.
– Responding to Inquiries: Work with you to quickly give any extra info or answers the case officer needs.

Step 6:  Awaiting Decision

– Keeping an Eye on Your Application: Regularly check how your application is going and tell you about any updates.
– Being Patient: Support you while you wait for Immigration New Zealand to make a decision.

Step 7:  Get Your Approved Visa

– Visa Approval News: Once your visa is approved, we will tell you right away and talk about what happens next.
– Post-Approval Help: Give advice on getting ready for your move, what to expect when you arrive in New Zealand, and how to get services as a resident.