Prestige Legal Group will guide you through documentation, EOI lodgement and visa lodgement—ensuring a smooth journey to reunite your family in New Zealand.
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Dependent Children
Under 20: usually included on a parent’s work or student visitor visa
Aged 5+: require their own student visa to attend school
Residence category (if parents hold NZ residence):
Aged 17–20, single and financially dependent
Aged 21–24, single and substantially reliant on an adult
Parents & Grandparents
Temporary Visitor Visa
Multiple-entry for three years, up to six months per visit
Sponsor’s partner may join; children cannot
Parent Resident Visa
For parents whose child has been resident for ≥ three years
Two-tier system:
Tier One – priority processing, higher income threshold
Tier Two – waitlist (currently 8–10 years)
Expression of Interest (EOI) must be accepted before applying
Parent Retirement Resident Visa
No EOI; direct application for retirees with no dependants
Significant investment and settlement funds required
Sponsor must be an adult NZ citizen or resident
Our experienced immigration specialists can make all the difference, talk to us about your matter with ease and let us assist you in navigating to a successful outcome.
General (all categories):
Valid sponsor relationship proof (birth or marriage certificates)
Health and character clearances
Sponsor’s financial undertaking, if required
Dependent Children:
Proof of relationship and dependency (birth/adoption documents)
Evidence of single status
Parent & Grandparent Visitor Visa:
Relationship proof and sponsorship documents
Assurance of sponsor support
Parent Resident Visa:
Accepted EOI under Tier One or Tier Two
Evidence of sponsor’s residency duration and income
Parent Retirement Resident Visa:
Proof of investment and settlement funds
Sponsor’s eligibility as a NZ citizen or resident
Whether you’re growing your team or uniting your family, we offer:
We don’t just process visas—we build strategic partnerships that deliver real results.
Prestige Legal Group will guide you through documentation, EOI lodgement and visa lodgement—ensuring a smooth journey to reunite your family in New Zealand.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work, their ongoing connection to this land and we pay our respects to their culture and their Elders past, present and emerging.