Glossary
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Identified cultural traditions
A tradition in a culture where it is normal for people other than those getting married to select the couple to be married and make the marriage arrangements.
Identity document
An identity document:
- confirms a person's identity
- includes a person's full name and date of birth, and
- includes a photograph of the person's head and shoulders.
Examples of identity documents are:
- original passport
- certificate of identity
- refugee travel document
- national ID card with photo
- valid photo driver licence.
IELTS
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS), which tests how well you read, write, speak and listen in English.
Immigration control area
An airport, port or other place designated by Immigration New Zealand to process people entering or leaving New Zealand.
Immigration instructions
Immigration instructions set out the rules and criteria that people coming to New Zealand from other countries must meet before we can grant them a visa or entry permission.
The immigration instructions are published in our Operational Manual and are updated regularly to reflect changes in government policy.
Influence
Applicants are considered to have influence over a business if they exercise significant influence over the management and administration of the business. This includes, but is not limited to, when acting as a director or senior manager.
Inland Revenue
The New Zealand Government agency that collects tax.
International Qualification Assessment
A report from the New Zealand Qualifications Authority that:
- verifies your qualifications
- assesses the level of your qualifications compared to qualifications on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework
- names the New Zealand qualifications that are similar to your international qualifications.
International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL)
The International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) is a fee of NZD $100 that some tourists, anyone with working holiday visas, and people with certain student and work visas must pay when entering New Zealand. The IVL is invested in projects that will help to create tourism growth that supports our environment.
INZ
An acronym for Immigration New Zealand.
Issuing authority
The government agency that gave you the document (for example, your passport or birth certificate).