New Zealand Sets New Income Thresholds for Parent Visa Sponsorship

New Zealand has announced updated salary requirements for residents wishing to sponsor parents for a Parent Resident Visa, effective from 30 April 2026. The income thresholds are structured in tiers based on the national median wage, currently set at NZD $72,800 (N54,247,249).

A single sponsor must earn at least 1.5 times the median wage to bring in one parent, with an additional 0.5 times the median wage required for each additional parent. Specifically, to sponsor one parent, the annual income must be at least NZD $109,200 (N81,370,873).

For two parents, the requirement rises to NZD $145,600 (N108,494,497); for three parents, it is NZD $182,000 (N135,702,840); for four parents, NZD $218,400 (N162,870,408); for five parents, NZD $254,800 (N190,037,976); and for six parents, NZD $291,200 (N217,205,544). Sponsors must also consider additional assessment factors, including the number of sponsors and the income assessment periods.

These requirements aim to ensure that sponsors can financially support their parents without burdening public resources.