Parents of skilled migrants can now stay up to 10 years under New Zealand’s Parent Boost visitor visa
The New Zealand Government has introduced the Parent Boost Visa, a new long-term visitor visa to help unite families and attract skilled migrants. Applications will open on September 29, 2025.
This multiple-entry visa allows parents of New Zealand citizens and residents to visit for up to five years, with the option to apply for a second visa that can extend their stay to a total of 10 years, provided they continue to meet eligibility requirements.
Designed to strengthen family ties without adding pressure on public services, the Parent Boost Visa does not provide a pathway to residence. However, it offers families a meaningful way to spend extended time together.
The visa fee will be NZD 3,000 for most applicants and NZD 2,450 for those eligible for the Pacific fee band, with an additional International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy of NZD 100. There is an ongoing requirement to maintain valid health insurance while in New Zealand, which will vary in cost depending on the applicant.
