The Parent Category Resident Visa was reopened from August 2024 with revised criteria — income threshold for the NZ-based sponsor, age-based subcategories, and a modest annual quota. Had been closed to new applications since 2016; reopening restores a structural pathway for family reunification of skilled migrants' parents.
Parents of NZ citizens and residents seeking permanent residence.
Primary: Immigration New Zealand (INZ) ↗
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