Below are the family requirements a principal applicant under the New Zealand Parent Retirement Category has to meet in order to obtain NZ residence:

• The principal applicant must be a parent of an adult child who is in the Kiwi country as a Kiwi citizen. Otherwise the child can also be a NZ residence class visa holder, however, the visa must not be subject to conditions under section 49 of the NZ Immigration Act 2009; OR
• The principal applicant has no dependent children at all- all of his/her adult children are lawfully and permanently outside the country where the applicant has been lawfully and permanently living; OR
• The centre of gravity of the principal applicant’s family is in the Kiwi country.

Evidence of ‘lawful and permanent’ presence in a country

Evidence that can support that a person is lawfully and permanently in a country may include the following:

• Certified copy of the passport indicating the identity and a residence class visa or permit.
• Certified copies of letters or other documents which indicate the indefinite residence in another country is being granted to the person.
• Certified copy of the passport indicating the identity and nationality of the person.
• Original documents supporting citizenship.

In the case, where a person is not required to hold a visa or permit to live in their nation of residence, the principal applicant must provide the following as evidence:

• Certified copies of registration cards or certificates issued by local police; OR
• Certified confirmation of the person’s residence status from an authenticated source or some government authority.

Evidence of actual residence in a country may include the following:

• Original copy of correspondence addressed to the person
• Certified copy of employment references
• Certified copy of rates demands
• Original copy of income tax returns
• Original copy of mortgage documents
• Original copy of documents indicating that household effects have been moved to that country.

If you are interested in applying for a residence permit to New Zealand, mail following information ASAP at ajay@abhinav.com for a free of charge assessment by Ajay Sharma, principal consultant, ABHINAV.

• Your updated resume if skilled professional, or if businessmen, then brief on business profile along with information on your current personal net worth.
• If married, provide the resume for your spouse as well.
• If applicable, please provide information on children and their age.
• Information on any blood relatives residing in New Zealand. This is not a compulsory requirement to qualify for immigration to New Zealand, but serves as additional positive assessment and suitability factor.