Examples of eligibility
Not sure whether you’d be eligible for a visa or permit? These examples will give you an idea of the situations under Section 7(1) of the Immigration Act 1987 where, generally, you would not be granted a visa or permit.
All applications are thoroughly assessed before a decision is made on whether a visa or permit is granted. The guidelines given here concern character requirements for the granting of visas or permits. All other requirements must also be met for a visa or permit to be granted.
| Your situation |
Would I be granted a visa, (provided I meet all the other requirements)? |
| You were released three years ago after serving a six-year prison sentence. |
No |
| You were released 15 years ago after serving a nine-month prison sentence. |
Yes |
| You were released 11 years ago after serving a 12- month prison sentence. |
Yes. You may be eligible for a visa or permit, provided you were sentenced to less than five years and you were released over 10 years ago |
| You were arrested, though not convicted, of drug trading. |
Yes |
| You have been deported from another country. |
No |
| You’ve been alleged to be, or have been, involved in terrorist activities. |
No |
| You’ve been deported from New Zealand in the past. |
No |
| You’ve been refused entry to another country. |
No |
Page Last Updated: 27 Apr 2006