This visa is primarily designed for parents, not grandparents. However, there are rare exceptions. If a grandparent has acted in place of a parent and the child’s parents are deceased, then a grandparent may be considered eligible. For most grandparents, though, other visa options—like the regular Parent and Grandparent Visitor Visa—would be more suitable. Immigration New Zealand has made it clear that the main purpose of the Parent Boost Visitor Visa is to reunite parents with their children for extended visits, helping families spend more time together.