Exciting Changes to the Parent Resident Visa – Reuniting More Families in New Zealand
Big news for families hoping to reunite in New Zealand Aotearoa! From 1 July 2025, Immigration New Zealand is making thoughtful improvements to the Parent Resident Visa Category—a vital pathway that allows New Zealand citizens and residents to bring their parents here to live permanently. These updates are designed to streamline the process, provide more certainty, and open doors for more families to be together on New Zealand soil. Here’s what’s changing—and why it matters: More Opportunities Through the Ballot …