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Parent Resident Visa processing time

As at 16 October 2026, 50% of recent Parent Resident Visa applications were processed within 7 months and 80% within 11 months, per Immigration New Zealand's published figures.

Figures as at 16 October 2026, captured daily.

Trend

Daily captures of INZ's published figures, in calendar days.

50% within7 months193 days on 16 Oct, 219 on 29 Jun
80% within11 months315 days on 16 Oct, 316 on 29 Jun
Longest 80% in the period324 days2 Oct to 8 Oct
As at16 Oct2026, 105 daily captures

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Captured50% within80% within
3 July 2026218 days297 days
10 July 2026218 days297 days
17 July 2026213 days298 days
24 July 2026204 days297 days
31 July 2026205 days297 days
7 August 2026199 days289 days
14 August 2026189 days280 days
21 August 2026203 days291 days
28 August 2026203 days291 days
4 September 2026200 days302 days
11 September 2026213 days298 days
18 September 2026205 days312 days
25 September 2026207 days298 days
2 October 2026204 days324 days
9 October 202629 days56 days
16 October 2026193 days315 days

Captured daily from 29 June 2026 to 16 October 2026. No capture on 5 days in the period.

About this visa

This visa allows for a parent, grandparent or legal guardian of a New Zealand citizen or resident to live in New Zealand.

Frequently asked questions

As at 16 October 2026, Immigration New Zealand reports that 50% of recent Parent Resident Visa applications were completed within 7 months and 80% within 11 months. Individual applications can take longer, particularly if INZ requests further information.

The published figures are percentiles of recently decided applications, not a promise. Applications that are incomplete, need verification, or raise health, character or genuineness questions routinely exceed them. If your application is far outside the 80% figure, you can contact INZ or engage a licensed immigration adviser or immigration lawyer to follow up.

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