Parent Retirement Visa
Immigration New Zealand lists the Parent Retirement Resident Visa from NZD 12,850. You also need NZD 1 million to invest for 4 years and NZD 500,000 for settlement.≈ $7,710
INZ: approval in principle for 80% of applications within 14 months.
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Source-backed requirements
Qualification
(3)Annual Income
MandatoryYou must demonstrate an annual income of at least NZD $60,000.
Verified officialInvestment Requirement
MandatoryYou must be able to transfer and invest NZD $1 million into New Zealand for a period of 4 years.
Verified officialSettlement Funds
MandatoryYou must have at least NZD $500,000 in settlement funds available to you (2026).
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Preparation
(1)Health and Character
DocumentMandatoryAll applicants must meet standard New Zealand immigration health and character requirements.
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Application
(2)No Dependent Children
MandatoryYou must have no dependent children. Having dependent children makes you ineligible, even if they are excluded from the application.
Verified officialFamily Connection
MandatoryYou must have at least one adult child who is a New Zealand citizen or resident living permanently in New Zealand.
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Source citations
Immigration New Zealand — Parent Retirement Resident Visa
Immigration New Zealand
Current Parent Retirement route: adult NZ citizen/resident child living in NZ; no dependent children at all; NZD500000 settlement funds separate from NZD1m acceptable4year investment and NZD60000annualincome; lawful funds, transfer and applicable health/character evidence.
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