E8.15 Temporary visas for people affected by the Christchurch earthquake (to 25/11/2018)

1. Temporary visa holders affected by the Christchurch earthquake of 22 February 2011 may apply for a further temporary visa in accordance with the special direction issued by the Minister of Immigration on 1 March 2011.
2. To be granted a temporary visa under these instructions, applicants must hold a temporary visa that is due to expire on or before 31 March 2011.
3. Temporary visas granted under these instructions will be valid for three months from the date of grant and have conditions allowing:
   1. multiple entry travel for the duration of the visa, and
   2. work or study as appropriate to the applicant’s needs.
4. Notwithstanding (c) above, applicants who currently hold visitor visas will be granted a three month visitor visa.

Note: These instructions do not prevent people described in (a) from applying in the normal manner and, if they meet immigration instructions, being granted visas for the period of time and with the conditions they are entitled to under those instructions.

Effective 01/03/2011