Immigration New Zealand has announced the new 5 year "Parent Boost" Visitor Visa for parents of NZ citizens and residents. Check out the eligibility requirements, visa validity period, visa application charges and more.
When Will Parent Boost Visitor Visa Open
The new Parent Boost Visitor Visa will open on 29 September 2025
Eligibility Requirements For Parent Boost Visitor Visa
Parents must meet the following requirements
- Sponsored by their eligible NZ Citizen or Resident.
- Sponsor or the Parent must meet income/funds requirements.
- Meet Health Requirements.
- Have comprehensive health insurance for the entire visa validity period.
- Complete health and nsurance checks twice - at the intial application stage and 3 years from grant of the visa.
- Meet the Genuine Temporary Entrant requirements.
Parent Boost Visa Validity & Renewal
The visa will be granted for 5 years and subject to meeting the requirements, including health and insurance checks, it can be renewed for another 5 year period
Parent Boost Visa Application Fee
Visa Application Charge (VAC) will be NZD 3,000 (NZD 2,450 for eligible Pacific Fee Band), payable at the time of the visa application.
Will it lead to Residence
Parent Boost Visitor Visa is a temporary visa with longer duration and is in addition to the other temporary parent visitor visa options - "Parent and Grandparent Visitor Visa" or "General Visitor Visa:. Parent Boost visa does not lead to resident visa and parents wishing to live permanently in New Zealand will need to meet the requirements, apply for and be granted the Parent Resident Visa.
Contact Us
Contact us to discuss Parent Visa options and apply for parent visa.