Good character for temporary visas
To get a work, student or visitor visa you must be able to show you are of good character. If you have a criminal history or could be a risk to NZ we can decline your application.
Good character
To apply for a visa you need to show you are of good character — including providing us with genuine information and having no criminal history.
Identity and character
- Acceptable photos for a visa or NZeTA
- Genuine intentions to visit, study or work in New Zealand
- Good character
- Good character for temporary visas
- Good character for residence visas
- Good character for supporting partners
- Fingerprinting services for police certificates
- Who needs to provide police certificates
Good character for residence visas
To get a residence class visa you must be of good character. If you have a criminal history or could be a risk to New Zealand we can decline your application.
Good character for supporting partners
Your partner can only support your visa application if they can show us they are of good character. They may need to provide police certificates or criminal records for proof.