Parent & Grandparent Visitor Visa
Bringing a parent or grandparent to New Zealand requires clear reasons temporary intentions sufficient funds and strong ties to their home country. Immigration New Zealand closely examines the family relationship financial support travel purpose and return intentions. This page explains what they check and how we assist.
Choose your situation
You want to sponsor a parent or grandparent
You must show a genuine family relationship credible support funds travel arrangements and a clear plan that the visitor will leave New Zealand at the end of their stay.
We help you prepare a convincing application that includes all required evidence.
Your parent or grandparent was previously refused
A previous refusal may make new applications more difficult unless you address the issues INZ raised.
We review the refusal history prepare stronger documentation and guide you through the fresh application.
You need to extend or change their stay terms
If the visitor’s circumstances change such as health or travel plans you may need to apply for a new visa or variation.
We help you evaluate the situation and prepare the correct application.
What INZ looks for in parent & grandparent visitor visas
INZ reviews
• relationship evidence (birth certificates joint records)
• sponsor’s funds and accommodation plan
• visitor’s travel itinerary and return intention
• visitor’s ties and obligations in their home country
• previous visa history for the visitor and sponsor
Unclear or weak evidence may cause a refusal.
How we support your parent or grandparent visitor visa
Step 1 Review relationship and finances
We assess the family relationship documentation sponsor’s financial support and visitor’s travel plan.
Step 2 Prepare supporting evidence
We help collect birth certificates letters joint travel records sponsorship statements and return intention evidence.
Step 3 Create decision-ready submission
We structure the application so INZ can easily see the relationship funds travel purpose and planned departure.