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Parent visa: 5 countries that offer visas allowing family members reside with you
Parent visa: 5 countries that offer visas allowing family members reside with you
Countries around the globe have implemented ‘Parent Visa’ programs as a means to reunite citizens or permanent residents with their parents who live abroad.
There are 5 countries which are known to have implemented this visa category.
Nairametrics learns that these visas vary widely in their requirements and privileges; some permit the visa holder to work, while others may require a financial investment into the host country.
About Parent Visa
The “Parent Visa,’ known by various names in different countries, acts as a bridge for families separated by borders, allowing them to live together.
For example, New Zealand’s approach to the ‘Parent Visa’ allows parents to reside in the country for up to six months at a stretch.
This exemplifies how conditions and stipulations for such visas can differ markedly from one nation to another, reflecting the diverse policies on family reunification.
This visa category underscores the importance many countries place on family unity as a fundamental value. By facilitating the process for parents to join their children, these nations acknowledge the significant emotional and social benefits of maintaining close family ties, despite the geographical distances that might exist.
The ‘Parent Visa’ thus serves not only as a legal mechanism for immigration but also as a testament to the universal value of family.
Here are the countries offering Parent Visas:
New Zealand
In New Zealand, the Parent Resident Visa enables residents and citizens to sponsor their parents for residency.
The eligibility requires the New Zealand resident to have adequate income and commit to sponsoring their parents.
This visa grants the right to live, work, and study in New Zealand and allows the inclusion of partners in the residence application.
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The application process begins with submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI). If selected, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) will issue an Invitation To Apply (ITA).
Australia
Australia has established a Parent Visa category and introduced amendments to the Migration Bill to facilitate family reunification more efficiently.
To qualify, an applicant must have a child who is an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen, who has been living in Australia for at least two years before the application. The parent must also serve as a sponsor.
Canada
Canada provides two kinds of visas for parents. The Super Visa a temporary solution, is available to the parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
This visa permits multiple entries over ten years, with each stay allowed to last up to two years.
Financial backing from the child or grandchild is a necessary condition.
Additionally, there is the Parents and Grandparents Program, which carries stricter requirements but grants the visa holder the ability to live and work in Canada.
United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom, parents can obtain a visa if their child is under 18, a British citizen, or a permanent resident who has lived in the UK continuously for seven years. The visa is called a family visa.
A requirement for obtaining this visa is active involvement in the child’s upbringing, including participation in school activities and healthcare decisions. The visa is initially granted for 2.5 years, with the possibility of extension thereafter.
Germany
Germany facilitates family reunification via the Family Reunion Visa. This visa is accessible to parents of third-country nationals living in Germany, assuming these nationals are citizens of the European Union, the European Economic Area, or the European Free Trade Association.
Family members and partners are eligible to apply for this visa, which allows them to live and work in Germany without the need for a separate work or residence permit.
Parent visa: 5 countries that offer visas allowing family members reside with you
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Tinubu solicits Faye’s help in bringing Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso back to ECOWAS
Tinubu solicits Faye’s help in bringing Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso back to ECOWAS
President Bola Tinubu has appealed to the President of Senegal, Bassirou Faye, to join him in persuading Mali, Niger and Bourkina Faso to return to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
The three countries withdrew from ECOWAS in January 2024 after ECOWAS sanctions were imposed on them following the military takeover of their governments.
The military rulers of the three countries announced their immediate withdrawal from ECOWAS in a joint statement.
They have refused to return to the regional bloc despite the lifting of the sanctions.
Tinubu, who is the Chairman of ECOWAS, received the younger Senegalese President on a visit to the Presidential Villa Abuja on Thursday.
“As the Chairman of ECOWAS, I am inviting you to collaborate and meet those other brothers; to persuade them to come back to the fold,” the Nigerian President said.
Tinubu however said democratic governance, democratic values, and constitutional order are sacrosanct and must be protected.
He said, “But how can we work for our people and make them the focus of our democracy if we are violating the rule of law and promoting unconstitutional takeover of government?”
The Nigerian President added that critical institutions and precepts, like the judiciary and the rule of law, must be respected and observed for the sustenance of democracy.
“Constitutional democracy is what Senegal proved to the rest of the world and Africa.
“It is a joy to have you here; to meet the hope and aspiration of our youths. You fit in perfectly well.
“A critical time it is in the history of constitutional democracy, particularly in West Africa. What you have embarked upon, a struggle couched in freedom, is remarkable,” Tinubu said.
In addition, the Nigerian President called for a common front among African nations in the fight against challenges of terrorism and human trafficking bedevilling them.
Tinubu described Nigeria and Senegal as brotherly nations, recounting both countries’ long history of cooperation.
“We must be able to partner and build the freedom we believe in – in economic growth, development and other spheres of governance,” the President said.
In his remarks, Faye acknowledged Nigeria and Senegal’s shared values, ideals, and challenges, emphasising that both nations have always had good relations since the 1960s.
“The good relations we have and the relations between our private sectors should be beneficial to our countries,” he said.
The Senegalese President called for the reactivation of the Nigeria-Senegal joint commission to strengthen bilateral relations across the areas of diplomacy, trade, and other spheres.
Speaking on regional bloc, the Senegalese President said, “ECOWAS is the beacon of successful regional integration in Africa and globally. It is something we owe to the founding fathers of the community, and I have no doubt that you want to continue this legacy of integration.
“I know I can rely on your wisdom and experience, as the leader of this great African nation, and the more recent example of Senegal; so that together, hand in hand, we can grow together, and that we can discuss with our brothers and convince them to come back into the fold.”
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Using pre-registered SIM card may land you in jail, NCC warns
Using pre-registered SIM card may land you in jail, NCC warns
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has issued a stern warning to Nigerians on the dangers of purchasing pre-registered SIM cards.
The Commission emphasized that this practice was illegal and could lead to severe consequences, including imprisonment.
The NCC highlighted that individuals using such SIM cards might inadvertently become implicated in crimes such as identity theft, financial fraud, kidnapping, and armed robbery.
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Moreover, the NCC pointed out that the use of pre-registered SIM cards compromises the accuracy of consumer information and hampers efforts to track criminals effectively.
By using such SIM cards, the reliability of data collected on consumers was undermined, making it challenging for authorities to identify and apprehend the actual perpetrators of crimes.
The NCC’s message aimed to educate the public on the risks associated with pre-registered SIM cards and encourage compliance with legal guidelines to enhance national security.
Using pre-registered SIM card may land you in jail, NCC warns
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Police grill Osun monarch, Ataoja of Osogbo, over petition
Police grill Osun monarch, Ataoja of Osogbo, over petition
The Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun Oyetunji was on Thursday grilled by the police over a petition purportedly by a co-monarch in Olorunda local government area.
But The Nation learnt that Oba Oyetunji was invited to Abuja by security operatives over a petition by a king under his domain relating to fund.
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When contacted the Secretary of the palace, Mr Wasiu Bello confirmed that Oba Oyetunji travelled to Abuja over a petition filed against him.
National President, Osogbo Progressive Union (O.P.U) dispelled insinuations that Ataoja was arrested by police in Abuja.
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