New Parent Visa Delivers On ACT Commitment
Press Release – ACT New Zealand
Ultimately, this visa makes New Zealand a more attractive destination for the talent we need to drive economic growth. A skilled workforce means more productivity, stronger communities, and more prosperity for all New Zealanders.
ACT Immigration spokesperson Dr Parmjeet Parmar is celebrating the delivery of an ACT coalition commitment in the form of the Parent Boost Visa.
'The Parent Boost Visa aligns closely with the policy ACT campaigned on in 2023. I'm proud to see our commitment to a renewable, multi-year parent visa come to life, enabling migrants to spend meaningful time with their parents and grandparents.
'The new visa means skilled migrants can come to New Zealand with confidence they can have their parents around when they welcome a new child, or when they need support during challenges or help with childcare.
'Ultimately, this visa makes New Zealand a more attractive destination for the talent we need to drive economic growth. A skilled workforce means more productivity, stronger communities, and more prosperity for all New Zealanders.
'ACT's 2023 proposal differed slightly in that it would have included an annual fee to fund healthcare costs through a public health fund. The Parent Boost Visa's alternative, a requirement for comprehensive private health insurance, serves a similar purpose in protecting New Zealand taxpayers.
'ACT remains open to immigration reforms that attract the world's brightest while protecting local taxpayers.'
The Parent Boost Visa opens for applications on 29 September 2025.
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