New Zealand Government

New Zealand government offers visas to parents of residents longer stays with multi-entry access, easing family reunification and supporting economic growth.

New Zealand has opened applications for a new five-year “Parent Boost” visitor visa, allowing parents of residents and citizens to make extended, multi-entry visits. The move is being positioned as a major step toward strengthening family ties while supporting the country’s economic and immigration objectives.

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford announced the initiative, saying it was carefully designed to balance the wishes of New Zealanders with family overseas against the need to protect public services. “There’s no substitute for having …