Family Visitor Visa
Parent & Grandparent Visitor Visa
The Parent and Grandparent Visitor Visa allows eligible parents and grandparents to visit their children and grandchildren who are New Zealand citizens or residents. With this visa, you can spend meaningful time with your family while enjoying multiple visits over a visa period of up to three years.Stay
6 MonthsVisa Validity
3 YearsMultiple Entry
YesFrom
NZD $441Processing Time
80% within 3 MonthsWho Can Apply?
Applicant Requirements
- Have a child or grandchild who is a New Zealand citizen or resident.
- Be sponsored by an eligible family member.
- Meet health and character requirements.
- Be outside New Zealand when applying.
- Have genuine intentions to visit.
Additional Requirements
- Pay for your own healthcare while in New Zealand.
- Your child or grandchild must intend to be in New Zealand during your visit.
- Must not have received this visa within the previous 36 months.
Sponsorship Requirements
Your sponsor can be your New Zealand citizen or resident child, your grandchild, or in certain circumstances the parent of your child or grandchild. They must meet Immigration New Zealand’s sponsorship requirements.
Sponsor Must
- Be a New Zealand citizen or resident.
- Provide proof of identity.
- Show evidence of the family relationship.
- Meet sponsorship requirements.
Relationship Evidence
- Birth certificates.
- Adoption documents.
- Household registration documents.
- Other official family records.
Visa Duration & Travel
Stay Rules
- Up to 6 months per visit.
- Maximum 18 months within 3 years.
- Multiple entry throughout the visa validity.
Partner
- Your eligible partner can be included.
- Relationship evidence is required.
- Partner must meet health and character requirements.
Health & Character Requirements
Health
- Medical examination.
- Chest X-ray.
- Recent medical evidence may still be valid.
- Medical insurance is strongly recommended.
Character
- Police certificates may be required.
- Must satisfy New Zealand’s character requirements.
- Certificates usually need to be less than 6 months old.
Application Process
Step 1 – Check Eligibility
Confirm that you and your sponsor meet all visa requirements.Step 2 – Prepare Documents
Gather identity, sponsorship, relationship, health and character documents.Step 3 – Sponsor Completes Requirements
Your sponsor submits the required sponsorship documentation.Step 4 – Submit Application
Apply online while you are outside New Zealand.Step 5 – Immigration Assessment
Immigration New Zealand may request additional information.Step 6 – Receive Your eVisa
If approved, your visa is issued electronically.What You Can Do
Allowed
- Visit children and grandchildren.
- Travel multiple times.
- Include your partner.
- Stay up to 18 months over 3 years.
Restrictions
- You must not plan to work in New Zealand on this visa, unless you work remotely for a business overseas.
- This visa does not lead directly to residence.
- You cannot include dependent children in your visa application — they need to apply for their own visas.
Immigration New Zealand
For the latest visa requirements, processing information and conditions, please refer to the official Immigration New Zealand website.
View the official Parent and Grandparent Visitor Visa information on Immigration New Zealand
Why Choose Kwik Kiwi Immigration?
Professional Support
- Eligibility assessment
- Sponsor assessment
- Document preparation
- Application review
- Family relationship guidance
End-to-End Assistance
- Medical guidance
- Police certificate guidance
- Supporting document review
- Application submission support
- Updates throughout the visa process