Parent Retirement Category

Parent Retirement Category

Parent Retirement Category Resident Visa: An Investment-Based Pathway to New Zealand

If you live in New Zealand and your parents reside overseas, they may qualify for residence under the Parent Retirement Category Resident Visa. This category offers parents the opportunity to immigrate to New Zealand through a financial investment plan spanning four years.

Eligibility for Parent Retirement Category Resident Visa

Unlike many residence pathways focused on age or employment, the Parent Retirement Category centers on financial criteria.

Applicants must demonstrate:

• - An annual income of at least NZ$60,000.
• - Access to an additional NZ$500,000 for living expenses.
• - The ability to invest NZ$1 million in New Zealand for a continuous period of four years.
• - Applicants must also meet standard health and character requirements applicable to all New Zealand visa applications.

Application Process for the Parent Retirement Category

At Immigrate Worldwide Services, we can help assess your parents’ eligibility and represent them in their application for a Parent Retirement Category Resident Visa. Our team will guide you through the complex financial documentation requirements to ensure all criteria are met.

It is important to note that Immigration New Zealand (INZ) faces significant delays in processing applications in this category. We recommend submitting an application at least two years before your parents plan to move to New Zealand.

Expert Support for Your Parent Visa Application

At Immigrate Worldwide Services, our licensed immigration advisers are well-versed in the intricacies of the Parent Retirement Category Resident Visa. We can:

• - Build a strong, compliant application for your parents.
• - Help avoid common pitfalls and ensure all evidence meets INZ’s standards.
• - Act on behalf of your parents to streamline the process and minimize stress.
• - Contact Immigrate Worldwide Services today to discuss your parents’ eligibility and begin the journey toward securing their New Zealand residence.