V2.1 Visitor policy requirements

Immigration Act 1987 s 24(2)

Immigration Regulations 1999 sch 1

To be issued with a visitor's visa or granted a visitor's permit, applicants must:

1. meet the requirements under Generic Temporary Entry policy for:
   1. lodging an application for a temporary entry visa or permit as set out at E4, and
   2. bona fide applicants as set out at E5, and
   3. health and character as set out at E6; and
2. meet the funds or sponsorship requirements (see V2.20); and
3. meet the onward travel requirements, if relevant (see V2.25).

V2.1.1 Definition of 'lawful purpose' for visitors

For the purposes of applying the 'lawful purpose' test in the provision relating to bona fide applicants (see E5.1), visitors are considered to be coming to New Zealand for a lawful purpose if:

1. they are coming for the purposes of:
   • holidaying
   • sightseeing
   • family and social visits
   • amateur sport
   • business consultation
   • medical treatment; and
2. they are not intending to undertake employment (see W2.2.1) or a course of study or training, with the exception of short-term study (see V2.30 and U2.5(b)).

Note: Entry for the purpose of marriage is also regarded as a 'lawful purpose'.

~ If the course(s) are offered by a private training establishment, the applicant must ensure that the primary requirements for satisfying sections 232 and 233 of the Education Act 1989, in respect of courses of study, are met (see U5.15).

~ All education providers offering places to foreign students must be signatories to the Ministry of Education's Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students (see U5.1(b)).

Effective 26/07/2010