E4.55 Requirements for lodging an application for... (26/07/1999)

See E4.55 Effective 28/11/2005
See E4.55 Effective 28/06/2004
See E4.55 Effective 15/12/2003
See E4.55 Effective 24/03/2003
See E4.55 Effective 01/07/2002
See E4.55 Updated 01/10/1999

Requirements for lodging an application for a temporary permit while in New Zealand

E4.55.1 Mandatory requirements

Immigration Act 1987 ss 13(2), 25(1), 29(1), 30(1)
Immigration Regulations 1999 reg 13

For the purposes of temporary permit policy, mandatory requirements means that applications by a person who is already in New Zealand must be made on the application form relevant to the type of permit required, which must be completed in full and submitted to an immigration officer at a branch office of the NZIS in New Zealand, together with:

1. the applicant's valid passport or travel document, or if this is unavailable, evidence of the applicant's current permit or exempt status; and
2. the appropriate fee (if any); and
3. evidence of funds for maintenance in New Zealand or evidence of sponsorship; and
4. travel tickets or evidence of onward travel arrangements; and
5. any other information, evidence and submissions the applicant considers show that they should be issued with a temporary permit.

E4.55.5 Additional requirements

Immigration Act 1987 ss 13(2), 25(1), 29(1), 30(1)
Immigration Regulations 1999 reg 13

Before determining the application, the immigration officer processing it may require the applicant:

1. to produce any other photographs, documents and information the officer thinks necessary; or
2. in the case of an applicant for a work permit or a student permit, to undergo a medical examination; or
3. to appear for an interview.

Effective 26/07/1999