This blog article is compiled by an experienced LIA- Licensed Immigration Adviser for New Zealand at West Highlander Immigration Chandigarh, India. Following are the points which are covered in this article for New Zealand Parent and Grandparent Visa
- What is Parent and Grandparent visitor visa for New Zealand?
- Eligibility to applying for Parent and Grandparent visitor visa for New Zealand
- Supporting documents for Parent and Grandparent visitor visa for New Zealand
- Length of stay for Parent and Grandparent visitor visa for New Zealand
- Cost of Parent and Grandparent visitor visa for New Zealand
- Processing time of Parent and Grandparent visitor visa for New Zealand
What is Parent and Grandparent visitor visa for New Zealand?
This visa category is for applicants who have their children or grandchildren in New Zealand. Along with being in New Zealand the sponsor that is child or grandchild must be a New Zealand citizen or a New Zealand Resident. This is a multiple entry temporary visa. With this visa the visa holders may travel in and out of New Zealand. This is best suited for applicants who need to travel to New Zealand frequently to visit their children.
Eligibility to applying for Parent and Grandparent visitor visa for New Zealand
There are many requirements which the applicants as well as the sponsoring person in New Zealand must meet.
The requirements are as below
Genuine intention to visit New Zealand requirement
You must have genuine intention to visit New Zealand. This is a very important requirement to be met by the applicants. The case officer would consider the documentation you submit with your application to judge about your genuine intentions. The visa assessing officer would also take into consideration your circumstances. If you have made any previous visa applications to New Zealand then information you gave in those previous applications may also be considered.
Health requirement
This is another very important requirement to be met under this category. Failure to meet acceptable health standards as per Immigration New Zealand may result in refusal of the visa application. So applicants must be in good health as per INZ requirements.
Character requirement for New Zealand visitor visa under parent and grandparent visa category
Applicants for this visitor visa category for New Zealand must meet the character requirements as per Immigration New Zealand. If the applicant has got any conviction which is criminal in nature or the applicant is security risk to New Zealand then the visa may not be given to you.
Sponsorship requirements for New Zealand Parent and Grandparent visitor Visa
To be eligible to apply for this visa applicants must have a sponsor in New Zealand. The age of the sponsor must be at least 18 years. The sponsor must be your child or grandchild. Your Child or grandchild sponsoring you for your visitor visa must be a New Zealand citizen or a New Zealand resident. You must attach the evidence of the visa status of your sponsor in New Zealand. The evidence could be certified copy of their New Zealand resident visa, their New Zealand passport, their certificate of citizenship etc.
Supporting documents for Parent and Grandparent visitor visa for New Zealand
- Relationship documents with the New Zealand sponsor. The applicants are required to provide the documents which prove that they are parent or grandparent of the person sponsoring them
- Identity Documents of the applicant like their passport and Aadhar card
- Medical certificate from Approved panel list doctor
- Police clearance certificate that is PCC
- Sponsorship documents
- Documents showing your personal circumstances in your country of habitual residence
Length of stay for Parent and Grandparent visitor visa for New Zealand
Length of stay is another very important point the applicants must be aware of. The visa grant duration and length of stay are 2 different things. The visa is granted for the duration of 3 years. Out of these 3 years the applicant may stay in New Zealand for a total of 18 months period. This means that despite the visa validity being 3 years you cannot stay for 3 years in New Zealand. The stay period is of 18 months. Furthermore at one time you may only stay for continuous period of 6 months. This means that the continuous stay in New Zealand must not be more than 6 months.
Cost of Parent and Grandparent visitor visa for New Zealand
There is visa fee applicable which the applicants must pay during the online submission of the application. The visa fee is New Zealand dollars 246 for a single applicant. This visa fee includes immigration levy fee as well as International visitor conservation and tourism levy.
Processing time of Parent and Grandparent visitor visa for New Zealand
The below time is specific to Indian applicants who have lodged their applicants from India. As per current (April 2024) information from website of Immigration New Zealand 80 % of applications are decided within three months.
Why West Highlander?
Ms. Parwinder Kaur one of the directors of West Highlander is a LIA- Licensed Immigration Adviser based in Chandigarh. She has experience from past 16 years in providing visa-assistance for New Zealand visas to her clients. She is a Licensed Immigration Adviser certified by IAA-Immigration Advisers Authority (New Zealand Govt.). Her License Number is 201002008.
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