New Zealand's new visa policy to allow migrants' parents to visit for up to 10 years
New Zealand will now allow migrants to sponsor their parents to visit and stay in the country under a new visa rolling out in September. The visa will allow the parents of New Zealand citizens and residents multi-entry access for up to five years, with the opportunity for renewal once, meaning they could hold the visa for 10 years.
The country's National Party promised the 'Parent Boost' visa during the 2023 election campaign, with the intention of making New Zealand a more attractive option for skilled migrants.
New Zealand Prime Minister
Christopher Luxon
announced that applications would open on September 29.
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He said there was expected to be between 2000 to 10,000 applicants per year, with no cap. The visa will be monitored closely with a review in 2027.
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Luxon said that to 'drive economic growth, we need to incentivise skilled migrants to choose New Zealand'.
'Ensuring we continue to attract the right people with the skills this country needs will deliver significant economic and social benefits for all New Zealanders,' the Prime Minister said.
What are the conditions?
Applicants will have to fulfil a list of criteria, including demonstrating they have health insurance and meet character requirements. An income requirement will also need to be met by either the applicant or their sponsor.
To be eligible for a Parent Boost visa, applicants must:
have an eligible sponsor who is a New Zealand citizen or resident
meet acceptable standard of health requirements
demonstrate they have at least one year of health insurance coverage which provides for emergency medical cover (of at least up to $250,000), repatriation, return of remains and cancer treatment (of at least $100,000) and to maintain this insurance for the entire duration they are in New Zealand
meet character requirements and be a bona fide / genuine visitor
while offshore during the third year of the multiple-entry visitor visa, complete a new medical assessment and demonstrate they have maintained their insurance
One of the following income requirements must also be met:
The sponsor must earn the median wage to sponsor one parent, joint sponsors must earn 1.5x the median wage, or;
The parent/s have an ongoing income aligning with the single rate of New Zealand Superannuation for a single parent and the couple rate for a couple, or;
The parent/s have available funds of $160,000 for a single parent and $250,000 for a couple to support themselves for the duration of their visa.
The sponsors must remain living in New Zealand while the visa holder is in the country and are liable for any costs incurred in relation to the visa holder during this period, the Government said.
The applicants will be able to renew their visa once, allowing for a maximum length of visit to be 10 years. They will need to spend three months outside of New Zealand prior to getting their second visa.
What is the current rule?
Currently, Immigration New Zealand's Parent and Grandparent Visitor Visa allows for stays of up to six months at a time, with a maximum of 18 months across three years. The separate Parent Resident Visa allows parents to come to New Zealand indefinitely, but they must be invited to apply after submitting an expression of interest.
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