R7.15 Evidence

R7.15.1 Evidence required to confirm or transfer residence class visas

Acceptable evidence for a confirmation of residence class visa may include:

1. any previous or expired passport or certificate of identity containing a residence class visa,
2. the passport containing the original residence class visa, permit or other entry authority applying at the time of entry; or
3. for the purpose of R7.1.1, documents showing continued residence since before 2 April 1974, which may include but are not limited to:
   1. rates demands,
   2. driver's licenses,
   3. receipted power bills,
   4. income tax returns,
   5. school records,
   6. employment references,
   7. any other evidence requested by INZ.

Effective 29/11/2010