Parent Resident Visa
Who it's for: Parents, grandparents or legal guardians of a New Zealand citizen or resident who want to live in New Zealand. Starts with an expression of interest.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 3 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Job offer needed: No
- Language: speak and understand English, or pay for lessons
- Main fee: NZ$5,810
- Family can join: Some family members
- Can lead to permanent residence: Yes
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | NZ$5,810 | — | immigration.govt.nzOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
Figures marked check could not be confirmed on a live official page, or come from a secondary source.
What the official pages say
5 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Job offer neededNoOfficial wording
“be sponsored by your child (or children) who is a New Zealand citizen or resident and who earns enough money”
Languagespeak and understand English, or pay for lessonsOfficial wording
“speak and understand English, or pay for lessons”
Main feeNZ$5,810Official wording
“Cost From NZD $5810”
Family can joinSome family membersOfficial wording
“include your partner in your visa application”
Can lead to permanent residenceYesOfficial wording
“apply for permanent residence after having this visa for at least 10 years in a row.”
We have not yet recorded: Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Age limit; Money to show; Salary threshold; Decision time; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
Other join family routes in New Zealand
- Adoption Pre-citizenship Visitor Visa
- Adoption Visitor Visa
- Child of a New Zealander Visitor Visa
- Child of a Student Visitor Visa
- Child of a Worker Visitor Visa
- Child of Military Visitor Visa
- Dependent Child Resident Visa
- Dependent Child Student Visa
- Guardian Visitor Visa
- Intercountry Adoption Resident Visa
- Parent and Grandparent Visitor Visa
- Parent Boost Visitor Visa
- Parent Retirement Resident Visa
All visa types in New Zealand
Every visa type we have listed, grouped by purpose, with links to the official pages.
New Zealand visa typesBefore you pay anyone
- Nobody can guarantee a visa. Only the government of the country you apply to decides.
- UK employers must not charge you for a Certificate of Sponsorship.
- German missions say you don't need an agent to get a visa appointment.
- Check any adviser or recruitment agent on an official register before you pay.