To qualify, parents must show that they can be financially supported while in New Zealand. There are three ways to meet this requirement. The first is through the sponsor’s income—either at least the median wage for a single sponsor or 1.5 times the median wage if there are joint sponsors. The second is through the parent’s own income, which should be similar to New Zealand Superannuation levels. The third option is showing personal savings or assets of at least NZD 160,000 for a single person or NZD 250,000 for a couple.