08/08/2026
From 5 October 2026, the Parent Resident Visa Category will move to a new hybrid selection model. Most Expressions of Interest (EOIs) will be selected in date order, while a smaller number will continue to be selected through a ballot.
The next Parent Resident Visa selection draw will proceed as scheduled on 11 August 2026 under the current settings. The first selection under the new hybrid model is scheduled for 10 November 2026.
The changes are intended to provide families with greater certainty and a clearer pathway through the process.
If you already have an Expression of Interest (EOI) in the pool, you do not need to do anything. Your EOI will automatically move into the new system, and we will provide more information before the changes take effect about what this means for you.
Read more here: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/news-centre/changes-to-the-parent-resident-visa-category/
