E5.1 Definition of 'bona fide applicant'

A bona fide applicant for temporary entry is a person who:

1. genuinely intends a temporary stay in New Zealand for a lawful purpose; and
2. in the opinion of a visa or immigration officer is not likely:
   1. to remain in New Zealand unlawfully, or
   2. to breach the conditions of any permit granted, or
   3. to be unable to leave or be removed from New Zealand (see E5.10).

Effective 29/05/2005