Temporary Retirement Visitor Visa; Parent Retirement Resident Visa in New Zealand

Temporary Retirement Visitor Visa; Parent Retirement Resident Visa · New Zealand visa route

longTerm · last reviewed 2026-06 · all New Zealand routes

Dedicated retirement routes exist with clear thresholds.

Important notes

• Temporary Retirement Visitor Visa: age 66+, invest at least NZD 750,000 in New Zealand, have NZD 500,000 for stay, annual income at least NZD 60,000, plus other requirements.
• Parent Retirement Resident Visa: adult child in NZ who is citizen/resident, no dependent children, at least NZD 1 million to invest for 4 years, NZD 500,000 settlement funds, annual income at least NZD 60,000, lawful funds.
• Temporary Retirement: NZD 750,000 investment + NZD 500,000 funds + NZD 60,000 annual income.
• Parent Retirement: NZD 1,000,000 investment + NZD 500,000 settlement funds + NZD 60,000 annual income.
• Retirement/visitor route is not a general work route.

Official source

Official source: New Zealand official source

Also look at similar visas from these countries

🇲🇽 Mexico Temporary Resident Visa via economic solvency / Permanent Residence via economic solvency Open this route → 🇵🇭 Philippines Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV) Open this route → 🇹🇭 Thailand Long-Term Resident (LTR): Wealthy Pensioner / Wealthy Global Citizen Open this route → 🇧🇷 Brazil Temporary visa/residence authorisation for retirees/pensioners Open this route →

Visa rules change frequently. This page is a research guide, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the official source before applying.