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Parent + Grandparent Visitor Visa (PGVV) — multi-entry 5/10-year
PGVV introduced 2023 — multi-entry visitor visa for parents and grandparents of NZ citizens / residents. 18 months in 3 years; no income threshold like PCRV.
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The Parent + Grandparent Visitor Visa (PGVV) is a multi-entry visitor visa introduced in 2023 (Operational Manual V3 supplement). Key features:
• Multi-entry validity: up to 5 years (or 10 years if NZ sponsor has been citizen / resident 10+ years)
• Total time in NZ: up to 18 months in any 3-year period
• Each entry: up to 6 months
• Open to parents + grandparents of NZ citizens / residents
• No income threshold like PCRV — much more accessible
• Cannot work or study (visitor class)
PGVV is the most common bridging visa while PCRV ballot processes — and a permanent solution for many families who don't need PR.
Draft a 500-600 word PGVV strategy for [PARENT_NAME] ([RELATIONSHIP] of [SPONSOR_NAME], [SPONSOR_STATUS]).
§1 — ELIGIBILITY (140-180 words)
[PARENT_NAME] must:
(a) Be a parent, step-parent, grandparent, or step-grandparent of [SPONSOR_NAME]
(b) Hold a valid passport (minimum validity 3 months beyond intended departure)
(c) Meet health requirements:
- Acceptable Standard of Health (ASH) — generally OK for visitor stream
- Chest x-ray for stays > 6 months OR from TB-list countries (India is on list)
- Full medical for some health histories
(d) Meet character requirements (no serious criminal history)
(e) Have sufficient funds OR sponsor declaring support (NZD ~1,000 per month per visitor)
(f) Hold comprehensive travel + medical insurance for the visit duration
(g) Demonstrate intent to leave at end of each stay (visitor intent — V3.5)
[SPONSOR_NAME] must:
(h) Be a NZ citizen, resident, or permanent resident
(i) Be 18+ years old
(j) Sign sponsorship form committing to support
(k) Meet character requirements
NOTE: there is NO minimum income threshold for [SPONSOR_NAME] — unlike PCRV. This is the major access advantage.
§2 — 5-YEAR vs 10-YEAR VALIDITY DETERMINATION (80-100 words)
Standard PGVV: 5 years multi-entry
Extended PGVV: 10 years multi-entry, if:
• [SPONSOR_NAME] has held NZ citizenship / residence for 10+ years continuously, AND
• [SPONSOR_NAME] meets character + sponsorship requirements
For [SPONSOR_STATUS]:
• Confirm years held
• If 10+ years: request 10-year validity
• Otherwise: 5-year (still renewable on expiry under similar terms)
The 18-month-in-3-years cap applies regardless of 5- vs 10-year validity.
§3 — APPLICATION PACKAGE (180-220 words)
[PARENT_NAME] submits:
• INZ 1017 — Visitor Visa Application
• INZ 1025 — Sponsorship Form (signed by [SPONSOR_NAME])
• Passport bio + all stamps
• 2 photos (passport standard)
• Cover letter from [PARENT_NAME] stating purpose, duration, return intent
• Letter of invitation from [SPONSOR_NAME]
• Birth certificate establishing parent/grandparent relationship
• [SPONSOR_NAME]'s NZ citizenship / residence proof
• [SPONSOR_NAME]'s evidence of NZ residence (utility bill / tenancy)
• Comprehensive travel + medical insurance certificate from [INSURANCE_PROVIDER] covering:
- Hospitalization
- Repatriation
- Treatment for pre-existing conditions (elderly-specific)
- Full visit duration (6 months)
• Chest x-ray (Indian applicants — required) + general medical if 70+ years
• Police certificate from each country lived 5+ years since 17
• Evidence of home-country ties (property, family, financial assets) — intent-to-return
• Application fee NZD ~441 (online) + IHL NZD 100 (for stays > 12 months)
§4 — LETTER OF INVITATION (template) (130-160 words)
"To: Visa Officer, Immigration New Zealand
Re: Parent + Grandparent Visitor Visa Sponsorship — [PARENT_NAME]
Date: [TODAY]
I, [SPONSOR_NAME], a [SPONSOR_STATUS] of New Zealand residing at [ADDRESS], hereby invite my [RELATIONSHIP] [PARENT_NAME] to visit me under the PGVV.
§1 RELATIONSHIP: Confirmed by [BIRTH CERTIFICATES] — [PARENT_NAME] is my [RELATIONSHIP].
§2 PURPOSE + DURATION: First visit intended for 6 months. [PARENT_NAME] will reside with me at [ADDRESS]. Future visits within the 18-month/3-year cap.
§3 FINANCIAL SUPPORT: I will provide accommodation, food, transportation, and out-of-pocket costs. [PARENT_NAME] also has comprehensive medical + travel insurance from [INSURANCE_PROVIDER].
§4 INSURANCE: Policy attached. Coverage: hospitalization, repatriation, treatment for chronic / pre-existing conditions.
§5 RETURN INTENT: [PARENT_NAME] will return to [HOME_COUNTRY] at end of each visit. Home-country ties include [SPECIFIC ANCHORS].
I undertake responsibility for compliance and any costs.
[SPONSOR_NAME] [DATE] [SIGNATURE]"
§5 — POST-ISSUANCE RULES (80-100 words)
Once issued:
• Validity: 5 or 10 years from date of issue
• Each entry up to 6 months
• Cumulative 18 months in any 3-year rolling window — INZ tracks via border records
• Cannot work in NZ (visitor class)
• Cannot study formally (under 3-month informal study OK)
• Must hold valid travel + medical insurance for EACH entry
• Officer at port of entry has discretion on each arrival
• Overstaying any entry → consequences including future visa refusals + S61 territory (see refusal-recovery)
§6 — STRATEGIC NOTES (40-60 words)
• PGVV is the bridge of choice while PCRV ballot processes
• Indian-context: insurance for elderly Indian visitors NZD 1,500-4,000 per year — get robust coverage including pre-existing conditions
• Many families settle into PGVV permanently — sufficient for most needs
• Renewable on expiry under same eligibility
— DRAFT only. Licensed Immigration Adviser (IAA-licensed) or NZ lawyer review required. Verify [INSURANCE_PROVIDER] meets current INZ acceptance criteria. Unlicensed advice is a criminal offence under the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007.Unlock the vault to see the full prompt