Parent and family category pathways to bring your loved ones to New Zealand.
This is general guidance only and visa rules change often. Always confirm the latest requirements on the official Immigration New Zealand website.
A quick look at what this visa typically asks for. Tick most of these and you're in good shape, and we'll help you sort the rest.
Citizen / resident
Your sponsor must be an NZ citizen or resident.
Sponsor threshold
The sponsor must meet a minimum income threshold.
Based in NZ
Your main family base should be in New Zealand.
Meets standard
Pass the standard health and character checks.
Ballot if applicable
Some parent categories are selected by ballot.
We guide you through your application in three simple steps, from eligibility check to visa in hand.
What you'll need
How we help
Your partner adviser works out which parent or family category fits your situation and whether a ballot applies. There are several routes with different rules, and choosing the wrong one costs you time.
What you'll need
How we help
We help your sponsor pull together the income and settlement evidence Immigration NZ asks for. The sponsorship side is where these applications usually stall, so we get it solid first.
What you'll need
How we help
Your partner adviser lodges the application, entering the ballot where required, and handles Immigration NZ's questions, while we keep you updated at every stage so reuniting your family feels less like a waiting game.
Immigration is an investment, but expert advice shouldn't cost you a fortune. Here's the full picture for a parent / family visa.
Typical family-visa adviser
For eligible, partner-funded applicants
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“I recommend Jumpstart International for those who want to apply for a student visa. Thankful for your great service in helping me process my application visa.”
“New Zealand was only a dream for us. But the team at Jumpstart was very responsive. They are a start-up company but they're professional, and experts. They guided us and helped us from the time we processed, until we arrived in NZ. Highly recommend. Your money will not be put to waste.”
“Jumpstart International made my student visa process smooth and stress-free. Very professional, reliable, and 100% recommendable!”
“Thank you, Jumpstart International, for helping and guiding us throughout the journey. Yehey! Nandito na kami sa New Zealand. Dati pangarap lang namin ito, pero ngayon nakakapag-practice drive na kami dito. Not just five-stars, a million-stars! Truly a top international agency.”
Immigration rules can feel confusing. Here are the most common questions we get about this visa type.
There are several parent and family category pathways with different rules. Your partner adviser works out which one fits your relationship and situation, so you apply through the right route rather than losing time on the wrong one.
Yes, the sponsoring citizen or resident usually has to meet a minimum income threshold. The sponsorship side is where these applications most often stall, so we help your sponsor get their income evidence solid first.
Some parent pathways are selected by ballot, others aren't. Your partner adviser confirms whether a ballot applies to your situation, and we handle the entry where it does, so you're never caught out by the process.
These applications can take several months, often in the 6–12 month range. We keep you updated at every stage, and your partner adviser manages Immigration NZ's questions, so reuniting your family feels less like a waiting game.
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