Parents/Grand Parents Visitor Visa

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Parents/Grand Parents Visitor Visa

The Parent and Grandparent Visitors Visa for New Zealand enables you to visit your children and grandchildren in New Zealand. In certain situations, one notable feature of this visa is its multiple-entry provision, allowing visits of up to 6 months each time.

Apply for the Parent and Grandparent Visitors Visa if you:

Intend to have an extended stay in New Zealand to visit your children or grandchildren.
Plan to travel frequently to New Zealand for visits to your children or grandchildren.

We will guide you through the qualifying criteria and outline the activities permitted under the Parent and Grandparent Visitors Visa.

Who should apply for this visa?

The New Zealand visitor visa application comprises specific categories, and one of these special categories is designed for parents and grandparents visiting family in New Zealand. Therefore, if you are the parent or grandparent of a New Zealand citizen or resident, you may qualify for the Parent and Grandparent Visitors Visa.

You should consider applying for the Parent and Grandparent Visitors Visa in the following situations:

You are not from a visa waiver country.
You are from a visa waiver country but prefer the flexibility of a 3-year multiple-entry visa.

Some general terms & conditions

The Parent and Grandparent Visitors Visa has conditions terms which are as following:

It is a three-year visa, permitting multiple entries into New Zealand.
Within this three-year period, you can stay in New Zealand for up to 6 months at a time, with the 6-month duration calculated from your date of arrival.
The maximum cumulative stay allowed during the 3-year validity period of the visa is 18 months.

Who can be a sponsor for this Visa Category?

The individual sponsoring your application for the Parent and Grandparent Visitors Visa must meet specific criteria and undertake certain responsibilities. While visiting your family alleviates most concerns, it is advisable to thoroughly review the criteria and responsibilities with your family to anticipate and prevent potential issues during the application process.

Criteria the sponsor must meet:

Reside in New Zealand for the duration of the sponsorship (the period of your stay).
Not sponsor for financial reward or fees.
Never been convicted of an offence under immigration law.
Not have outstanding debt to the Crown or other third parties from a previous sponsorship arrangement.
Not have previously breached sponsorship obligations, entered insolvency procedures, or be bankrupt.
Not have any liability for deportation or be serving a current custodial sentence. Responsibilities of the sponsor:

Responsibilities of the sponsor:

The sponsor is accountable for you, as well as any other family members included in the application, throughout your stay in New Zealand. This includes you, your partner, and any dependents.

The sponsor’s responsibilities to the sponsored individuals include:

Providing items necessary for their health and welfare in New Zealand, such as food, clothing, and healthcare.
Offering suitable accommodation in New Zealand.
Covering the costs of the sponsored person's return travel to their home country.
In the event the sponsored person becomes liable for deportation, bearing any associated deportation costs.

In most cases, you may be covering these expenses with your own funds, minimizing the burden on your sponsor. However, in the absence of your own funds, the sponsor will be held liable.

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