{"id":1023645,"date":"2025-08-11T08:40:55","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T22:40:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.soledu.net\/nz\/?p=1023645"},"modified":"2025-08-18T09:44:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-17T23:44:09","slug":"ten-year-parent-visitor-visa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.soledu.net\/nz\/new-zealand-blogs\/ten-year-parent-visitor-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"New 5 + 5 Year Parent Visitor Visa &#8211; Launches 29 September 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid dt-default\" style=\"margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3 style=\"font-size: 36px;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >Update Overview<\/h3><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_30 vc_sep_border_width_5 vc_sep_pos_align_left vc_separator_no_text wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffe060;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffe060;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"464\">The New Zealand Government has delivered on its election promise by introducing the <strong data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"370\">Parent Boost Visa (PBV)<\/strong> \u2014 a <em data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"411\">5-year multiple-entry visitor visa<\/em> for parents of New Zealand citizens and residents.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"728\">Provided eligibility criteria continue to be met, parents can apply for a <strong data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"554\">second PBV<\/strong>, allowing a <em data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"597\">total stay of up to 10 years<\/em> in New Zealand. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.immigration.govt.nz\/about-us\/news-centre\/new-parent-boost-visitor-visa-to-strengthen-family-connections\/\">Read the Government announcement here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid dt-default\" style=\"margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"font-size: 36px;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" id=\"2\">Key Eligibility Criteria<\/h2><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_30 vc_sep_border_width_5 vc_sep_pos_align_left vc_separator_no_text wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffe060;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffe060;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"1003\">\n<p data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"1003\"><strong data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"808\">Good character &amp; acceptable health<\/strong> \u2013 Applicants must meet New Zealand\u2019s standard<a href=\"https:\/\/www.immigration.govt.nz\/about-us\/news-centre\/new-parent-boost-visitor-visa-to-strengthen-family-connections\/\"> character requirements <\/a>and health criteria.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1244\">\n<p data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1108\"><strong data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1026\">Health insurance<\/strong> \u2013 Suitable insurance must be maintained for the <em data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1096\">entire PBV duration<\/em>, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1244\">\n<li data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1162\">\n<p data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1162\">Emergency medical care (minimum NZD 250,000\/year)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1205\">\n<p data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1205\">Cancer treatment (minimum NZD 100,000)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1244\">\n<p data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1244\">Repatriation and return of remains<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1495\">\n<p data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1360\"><strong data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1262\">Sponsorship<\/strong> \u2013 Parents must be sponsored by their New Zealand citizen\/resident child, who commits to covering:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1495\">\n<li data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1403\">\n<p data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1403\">Essential living &amp; accommodation costs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1425\">\n<p data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1425\">Healthcare access<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1495\">\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1495\">Financial support, repatriation, or deportation costs (if needed)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid dt-default\" style=\"margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"font-size: 36px;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" id=\"3\">Financial Requirements (One of the Following Must Be Met)<\/h2><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_30 vc_sep_border_width_5 vc_sep_pos_align_left vc_separator_no_text wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffe060;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffe060;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1825\">\n<p data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1825\"><strong data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1591\">Sponsor\u2019s income<\/strong> \u2013 At least the <em data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1632\">New Zealand median wage<\/em> (<a class=\"cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stats.govt.nz\/information-releases\/labour-market-statistics-income-june-2024-quarter\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1762\">currently NZD 69,804.80\/year<\/a>), plus an extra 0.5\u00d7 median wage for each additional parent.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1988\">\n<p data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1905\"><strong data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1848\">Parent\u2019s income<\/strong> \u2013 Equivalent to <em data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1893\">New Zealand Superannuation<\/em>, currently:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1988\">\n<li data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1951\">\n<p data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"1951\">NZD 32,611.28\/year for a single parent<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1988\">\n<p data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1988\">NZD 49,552.88\/year for a couple<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2100\">\n<p data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2031\"><strong data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2019\">Parent\u2019s personal funds<\/strong> \u2013 At least:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2100\">\n<li data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2070\">\n<p data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2070\">NZD 160,000 for a single parent<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2100\">\n<p data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2100\">NZD 250,000 for a couple<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid dt-default\" style=\"margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"font-size: 36px;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >Health Check Requirements<\/h2><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_30 vc_sep_border_width_5 vc_sep_pos_align_left vc_separator_no_text wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffe060;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffe060;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2199\"><strong data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2160\">Initial check<\/strong> \u2013 Completed when applying for the PBV.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2397\"><strong data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2222\">Three-year check<\/strong> \u2013 Conducted <em data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2244\">outside<\/em> New Zealand, requiring parents to leave the country for possibly several months. This check will confirm ongoing health and health insurance compliance.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid dt-default\" style=\"margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"font-size: 36px;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >Practical Considerations<\/h2><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_30 vc_sep_border_width_5 vc_sep_pos_align_left vc_separator_no_text wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffe060;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffe060;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2437\" data-end=\"2637\">\n<p data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"2637\"><strong data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"2465\">Insurance availability<\/strong> \u2013 Insurers are expected to create PBV-specific products. However, as parents age, maintaining cover may become harder due to rising premiums and health-related exclusions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2638\" data-end=\"2765\">\n<p data-start=\"2640\" data-end=\"2765\"><strong data-start=\"2640\" data-end=\"2658\">Insurance cost<\/strong> \u2013 Currently unclear; estimated between NZD 4,000\u20138,000+ per person, per year, depending on health and age.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2766\" data-end=\"2929\">\n<p data-start=\"2768\" data-end=\"2820\"><strong data-start=\"2768\" data-end=\"2787\">Visa conditions<\/strong> \u2013 The PBV is a <strong data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"2819\">visitor visa<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"2929\">\n<li data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"2856\">\n<p data-start=\"2825\" data-end=\"2856\">No work or study rights in NZ<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2859\" data-end=\"2929\">\n<p data-start=\"2861\" data-end=\"2929\">Remote work for overseas employers may be possible (to be confirmed)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2930\" data-end=\"3276\">\n<p data-start=\"2932\" data-end=\"2990\"><strong data-start=\"2932\" data-end=\"2956\">Alternative pathways<\/strong> \u2013 Families may wish to first use:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2993\" data-end=\"3276\">\n<li data-start=\"2993\" data-end=\"3086\">\n<p data-start=\"2995\" data-end=\"3086\">Standard <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigration.govt.nz\/visas\/visitor-visa\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3084\">visitor visas<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3089\" data-end=\"3276\">\n<p data-start=\"3091\" data-end=\"3276\">The <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigration.govt.nz\/visas\/parent-and-grandparent-visitor-visa\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3095\" data-end=\"3250\">3-year Parent\/Grandparent Visitor Visa<\/a> (18-month maximum stay)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid dt-default\" style=\"margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"font-size: 36px;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >PBV Is Not a Residence Visa<\/h2><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_30 vc_sep_border_width_5 vc_sep_pos_align_left vc_separator_no_text wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffe060;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffe060;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3319\" data-end=\"3414\">The PBV <strong data-start=\"3327\" data-end=\"3339\">does not<\/strong> lead to permanent residency.<br data-start=\"3368\" data-end=\"3371\" \/>Parents seeking residence must apply under:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3415\" data-end=\"3592\">\n<li data-start=\"3415\" data-end=\"3495\">\n<p data-start=\"3417\" data-end=\"3495\"><strong data-start=\"3417\" data-end=\"3436\">Parent Category<\/strong> \u2013 A ballot system requiring higher sponsor income levels<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3496\" data-end=\"3592\">\n<p data-start=\"3498\" data-end=\"3592\"><strong data-start=\"3498\" data-end=\"3533\">Parent Retirement Resident Visa<\/strong> \u2013 Requires NZD 1 million investment, plus other criteria<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3594\" data-end=\"3678\">Parents can hold the PBV while awaiting the outcome of these residence applications.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid dt-default\" style=\"margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"font-size: 36px;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >Cost of the PBV<\/h2><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_30 vc_sep_border_width_5 vc_sep_pos_align_left vc_separator_no_text wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffe060;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffe060;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3711\" data-end=\"3744\"><strong data-start=\"3711\" data-end=\"3730\">Application fee<\/strong> \u2013 NZD 3,100<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3747\" data-end=\"3805\"><strong data-start=\"3747\" data-end=\"3776\">Pacific Island applicants<\/strong> \u2013 Reduced fee of NZD 2,450<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3808\" data-end=\"3873\"><strong data-start=\"3808\" data-end=\"3845\">Three-year health\/insurance check<\/strong> \u2013 Additional fee (~NZD 300)<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid dt-default\" style=\"margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"font-size: 36px;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >Looking Ahead<\/h2><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_30 vc_sep_border_width_5 vc_sep_pos_align_left vc_separator_no_text wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffe060;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffe060;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3902\" data-end=\"3964\">Families should be realistic about the long-term implications:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3965\" data-end=\"4157\">\n<li data-start=\"3965\" data-end=\"4021\">\n<p data-start=\"3967\" data-end=\"4021\">Health or age factors may force an earlier return home<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4022\" data-end=\"4070\">\n<p data-start=\"4024\" data-end=\"4070\">The 10-year maximum stay will eventually end<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4071\" data-end=\"4157\">\n<p data-start=\"4073\" data-end=\"4157\">Plans must be in place for parents\u2019 housing, care, and emotional support upon return<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid dt-default\" style=\"margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"font-size: 36px;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >How SOL Edu \u2013 New Zealand Can Help You<\/h2><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_30 vc_sep_border_width_5 vc_sep_pos_align_left vc_separator_no_text wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffe060;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffe060;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p data-start=\"4196\" data-end=\"4426\">Family migration decisions are <strong data-start=\"4227\" data-end=\"4258\">deeply personal and complex<\/strong>. To ensure your application meets all requirements and avoids costly mistakes, speak with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solmigration.com\/about-us\/#:~:text=Meet%20the%20Team%20at%20SOL%20Migration\"><strong data-start=\"4351\" data-end=\"4383\">Licensed Immigration Adviser<\/strong><\/a> experienced in parent visa applications.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4428\" data-end=\"4527\">\ud83d\udcde <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soledu.net\/#contact\"><strong data-start=\"4431\" data-end=\"4471\">Contact SOL Edu &amp; Migration NZ today<\/strong><\/a> to explore your options and start your PBV application.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Update Overview The New Zealand Government has delivered on its election promise by introducing the Parent Boost Visa (PBV) \u2014 a 5-year multiple-entry visitor visa for parents of New Zealand citizens and residents. 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