Application for the Parent Resident Visa contains new criteria that applicants and sponsors must meet.
Main requirements for sponsor
- Must be a resident or citizen of New Zealand for at least 3 years
- At least 18 years old
- Reside in New Zealand for 184 days or more within 12-month period
- Provide individual income tax return
- Provide evidence of relationship with parents
Financial requirements
The sponsor must provide proof of annual income through tax returns, details of domestic earnings, and demonstrate that the income requirements were met for at least 2 out of the 3 years prior to submitting the visa application.
Minimal annual income for 1 sponsor
| Median salary | 1 parent | 2 parents | 3 parents | 4 parents |
| NZD $53,040 | NZD $106,080 | NZD $159,120 | NZD $212,160 | NZD $265,200 |
Minimal annual income for 2 sponsors (sponsor + partner)
| Median salary | 1 parent | 2 parents | 3 parents | 4 parents |
| NZD $53,040 | NZD $159,120 | NZD $212,160 | NZD $265,200 | NZD $318,240 |
More about Parent Resident Visa on INZ website
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