New Zealand Raises Parent Visa Income Threshold to ₹36 Lakh From April 30

New Zealand has increased income and sponsorship requirements for several visa categories. The new rules will start from April 30, 2026 and mainly affect people applying for parent visas.

These updates are part of regular yearly revisions based on wages, living costs and benefit changes.

Changes for Parent Visa Sponsorship

Income requirements for sponsoring parents under the Parent Boost Visitor Visa will increase.

Minimum income for one sponsor

To sponsor parents, a single sponsor must now earn at least:

• ₹36.5 lakh per year for one parent
• ₹54.7 lakh for two parents
• ₹73 lakh for three parents
• ₹91.2 lakh for four parents
• ₹1.09 crore for five parents
• ₹1.27 crore for six parents

Minimum income for two sponsors

If two people sponsor together, the required income starts at ₹54.7 lakh and can go up to ₹1.46 crore depending on the number of parents.

Sponsors must earn this income in at least two of the last three tax years before applying.

Applicants Can Support Themselves

Applicants can also qualify by showing their own income or savings.

Required annual income

• ₹16.9 lakh per year for a single applicant
• ₹25.6 lakh if applying with a partner

Required savings

• ₹85 lakh for a single applicant
• ₹1.3 crore if applying with a partner

These funds must be enough to cover living costs for five years.

Parent Category Resident Visa Update

Sponsors for the Parent Category Resident Visa must also meet higher income levels based on updated wage data. However, applications already submitted will not be affected.

Changes to Pacific Visa Categories

Income requirements for Pacific visa pathways will also increase, but these changes do not apply to Indian applicants.

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Who Will Be Affected

The new rules apply to:

• New Parent Boost Visitor Visa applicants
• New Parent Category Resident Visa applicants

They will apply only to applications submitted from April 30, 2026 onwards.

Conclusion

The updated rules raise the financial requirements for bringing parents to New Zealand. The move reflects rising living costs and aims to ensure sponsors and applicants can support long-term stays.

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