More time together. More moments that matter.

Helping parents and family’s navigate the complexities of the visa process, and enabling them to create moments that matter.

A longer visit starts with the right preparation

There are a number of ways skilled professionals can live and work in New Zealand. We can help you understand which pathway best suits your skills, qualifications, experience and circumstances.

Your family & sponsor

The points-based pathway uses qualifications, professional registration, or your income, coupled with NZ based work experience to determine if you meet the six-point threshold.

For some applicants, no NZ experience will be required and for others, they will need between one and two years of NZ based work experience.

Funds & financial support

For applicants who have skilled employment in New Zealand relevant previous work experience (in NZ and offshore), the Skilled Work Experience pathway might be the right choice.

You need two years of NZ based, skilled experience and three years of previous experience (from any county). Previous self-employment is not included.

Health & insurance

The Trades & Technicians pathway, provides a specific option for those will recognised trade qualifications and experience. There are specific occupation, qualification and experience requirements.

Applicants need to have a minimum Level 4 qualification, 18 months experience in NZ and two and half years of experience from any country (self-employment not included).

Health insurance & time away

Certain occupations are identified by INZ as being in high-demand and these roles are placed on your Green List, which offers a more streamlined process, for highly skilled professionals and tradespeople.

Secure & keep acceptable insurance

For qualifying Tier 1 occupations, you may be able to apply for residence directly, without having to accumulate any work experience in New Zealand.

The Green List specifies the occupation and key requirements (remuneration, qualifications, experience or a combination of all three), which are required to qualify under this pathway.

Plan the offshore check

For qualifying Tier 2 occupations, applicants can apply for residence after working in that role, in New Zealand for a period of 24 months (specific pay conditions need to be met as well).

Often referred to as a “work to residence” pathway, the Tier 2 Green List options is aimed at specific trade and mid-level skills.

Family time with a clear plan.

We help you connect your family’s plan with the evidence and requirements that INZ sets out. The parent boost visa, can be a complex application, but well worth the effort.

Assess your eligibility. We review your skills, qualifications and experience.

Secure suitable employment. We help to ensure the job, employer and employment terms meet INZ requirements.

Plan work and residence applications. We guide you through the documentation process, visa applications and all the steps in between.

Looking to support mum and dad?

We have all the advice and expertise you need to ensure your family reunification is a successful one.

Expert guidance for your New Zealand journey

Our licensed immigration advisers have extensive experience helping children and their parents, navigating the parent boost visa process.

We provide clear, practical and accurate advice tailored to your family’s unique situation and circumstances.

CONTACT THE TEAM

  • The Parent Boost Visitor Visa allows eligible parents of New Zealand citizens or residents to visit their families for up to five years. The visa permits multiple entries into New Zealand, and parents may qualify for a second five-year visa, allowing them to spend up to 10 years with their family. It is a temporary visa and does not provide a direct pathway to residence.

  • To qualify, you must have an adult child who is a New Zealand citizen or resident and is eligible to sponsor you. You must also meet financial, health and character requirements, have no dependent children and hold acceptable medical or travel insurance. Applications must be made while you are outside New Zealand.

  • There are several ways to meet the financial requirements. Your sponsoring child may qualify through their income, or you may rely on your own income or savings. As of October 2026, a single parent generally needs annual income of at least NZ$33,663.24 or savings of NZ$170,000. Different thresholds apply to couples, and sponsors must meet specific income requirements.

  • Yes. Comprehensive medical or travel insurance is mandatory while visiting New Zealand. Your insurance must meet minimum coverage requirements for emergency medical treatment, cancer care and repatriation. You must also meet strict health requirements and complete a further medical and insurance compliance check from outside New Zealand during the third year of your visa.

  • Yes. Although the Parent Boost Visitor Visa does not itself lead to residence, you may separately qualify under the Parent Resident Visa or Parent Retirement Resident Visa categories. Each category has different eligibility, financial and sponsorship requirements. Choosing the right visa pathway from the outset can help avoid unnecessary costs and delays.

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Your parent boost team

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