Parent Boost Insurance
Visa-compliant medical cover so your parents can visit — or stay long-term — in New Zealand with confidence.
What parent boost insurance actually covers
New Zealand's Parent Boost visitor visa requires compliant health insurance for the full length of a parent's stay. Life Anchor helps you navigate the visa's cover requirements and puts the right policy in place, so your parents' visit isn't held up by insurance paperwork.
Who it's for
- You're sponsoring a parent on a Parent Boost visitor visa
- You need cover that meets Immigration New Zealand's specific requirements
- You want a policy that covers pre-existing conditions where possible
- You want the process explained clearly, in a way your parents can understand too
What it covers
- Cover structured to meet Parent Boost visa medical insurance requirements
- Guidance on required minimum cover levels and duration
- Consideration of pre-existing condition cover where available
- Support with paperwork for your visa application
Common scenarios
A couple sponsoring both sets of parents get matching, compliant policies set up together, simplifying the visa paperwork for four applicants at once.
A family renewing their parents' visa updates ageing cover to reflect new health circumstances, avoiding a compliance gap at renewal.
Frequently asked
Immigration New Zealand sets minimum requirements for cover type and duration — these can change, so we check current settings with you at the time of application.
Depends on the insurer and condition — some pre-existing conditions can be covered or covered after a stand-down period; we'll clarify what applies to your parents' situation.
As early as possible — cover generally needs to be in place before or as part of the visa application, so we recommend starting a few weeks ahead.
Ready to talk about parent boost insurance?
Book a free consultation and we'll walk through your options — no pressure, no jargon.
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