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National wants to make it easier for parents and grandparents of migrants to spend time in New Zealand. They would create a new visa lasting up to ten years that lets parents visit or live with their children here. The visa holders would need to be sponsored by their family, have health insurance, and would not get New Zealand Superannuation or other government benefits.
“National will introduce a Parent Visa Boost – an innovative multiple entry visa valid for five years with an extension possible for a further five.”
“Migrants entering on the Parent Visa Boost must be sponsored by their children or grandchildren and would not be eligible for NZ Super or other entitlements.”
“National will get New Zealand's immigration settings right. If we want to attract and retain skilled migrants, we need sensible solutions that make New Zealand more attractive without costing taxpayers.”
Summarised neutrally from National’s own official policy (as at 2026-07-23) and checked by an editor. Nothing is paraphrased without the source linked. Read the original ↗ Politika is non-partisan. Compare all parties on Immigration →
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