Each Chong Yang Festival, our love and gratitude grow deeper.

Today is a day that belongs to our parents.

Back then, they sent us off to faraway lands; now, we long to “bring them back” to our side.

For many sons and daughters now living in Australia or New Zealand, the one thing we most want to do on this day is simple:

“to let Mum and Dad come visit us with peace of mind — and stay longer, without the usual rush of ‘visiting for 3 months before having to fly home’.”

The good news is that whether in Australia or New Zealand, there are now warmer, more family-friendly “parent visitor visa” policies that truly bring family reunions within reach.

Australian Parent Visitor Visas

— the best Chong Yang gift of all

For PR holders and citizens living in Australia, arranging a “parent visitor visa” for your parents may be the most direct and meaningful way to show filial love.

The visa options are remarkably flexible:

Short stay (no health exam required)

If your parents simply want to visit for a short while, a single stay of 3 months is the most convenient — no health exam required, with a straightforward process.

Mid-length stay (up to 12 months)

Want them to stay longer in one go? Apply for a visa that allows a cumulative stay of up to 18 months within any 12 months. This is an “exclusive benefit” for parents of Australian citizens or permanent residents — you simply need to complete a health exam and purchase health insurance.

Recommended for first-time visits to Australia:

For parents who have never entered Australia before, a 1-year multiple-entry visa is ideal (each stay up to 3 months);

if you would like them to stay longer, you may choose a single stay of 12 months, or a cumulative-stay visa of up to “18 months within 12 months”.

For parents who have already visited Australia:

On their second application, they may opt for a 3-year multiple-entry visa, with a maximum stay of 18 months within any 12 months — giving families more flexibility and peace of mind.

For families who have already lodged a parent migration application:

Once the parent migration visa (subclass 103 or 143) has entered the queue and a Queue Letter has been received, parents can apply for a 5-year multiple-entry visa——

, with each stay lasting up to 12 months — no need to reapply repeatedly, turning family reunions into part of everyday life.

Since 2012, the Australian government has continually refined parent visa arrangements, gradually transforming what was once a simple “visit” into a form of “semi-long-term companionship” embedded in policy.

A note of caution: these visas may carry a No Further Stay condition (8503 condition — no further onshore applications), and typically also include an 8558 condition（18 months), so it is essential to comply with visa conditions to protect future applications.12 months), so it is essential to comply with visa conditions to protect future applications.

The New Zealand Parent Super Visa

— longer reunions,

so your longing finally has a homecoming

In 2025, the New Zealand government also officially launched a landmark policy: the

Parent Boost Visitor Visa (Parent Super Visa),

a long-term visitation pathway purpose-built for “parents separated by oceans”.

Three major policy breakthroughs for longer companionship

1. A breakthrough in stay duration

First-time applicants can be granted a 5-year multiple-entry visa,

and upon expiry it can be renewed once, for a cumulative stay of up to 10 years!

No more anxiety over the old “6-month visit limit”.

2、. More flexible financial assessment

3, simpler process

No quota caps, no ballots;

can be progressed in parallel with a parent reunion migration application, delivering a “dual-track” reunion;

fast processing, transparent decisions.

Three thoughtful design features — practical and heart-warming

Joint sponsorship: multiple children may sponsor their parents together, with incomes combined;

Health protection: mandatory high-standard medical insurance, plus coverage under New Zealand’s Accident Compensation scheme (ACC);

Remote work permitted: while in New Zealand, parents can manage their businesses or companies back home remotely, easily balancing life and work.

Who can apply?

As long as the parents live overseas and their children are New Zealand citizens or permanent residents with the means to sponsor them, they are eligible to apply.

Once approved, parents can come to New Zealand for an extended visit with peace of mind — spending time with their children and grandchildren, and sharing everyday life together.

Application requirements at a glance

1. The applicant must live outside New Zealand;

2、Children must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents;

3、Applicants must have a stable source of income or a qualified sponsor;

4、Applicants must meet health requirements and hold medical insurance.

This visa is far more than simply a “permit to visit family” — it is, at a policy level, a statement of warmth for family.

In closing|turning longing into companionship

Chong Yang Festival is not only a day for climbing high and gazing into the distance; it is also a day for “missing our parents”.

For those of you striving in a land far from home, perhaps the most precious gift you can give your parents ——

is not flowers, and not a red envelope, but “a long stretch of time together”。

. Bring them to Australia or New Zealand — not just to “see you”，

, but to truly settle in by your side, sharing spring, summer, autumn, and winter together.

This reunion is not only a gift; it is love, continued.

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