X3.15 Evidential requirements

X3.15.1 Evidence that applicant is considered to hold or have held a residence permit

Immigration Act 1987 s 44
Immigration Regulations 1999 reg 5

Evidence that the applicant is considered to hold or have held a residence permit is:

1. a residence permit endorsed in a current or expired passport or certificate of identity; or
2. NZIS records of a residence permit; or
3. an endorsement in a passport or certificate of identity showing the date of arrival in New Zealand; or
4. if none of the above are available, documents showing continued residence since 2 April 1974, which may include but are not limited to:
   • rates demands
   • driver's licences
   • receipted power bills
   • income tax returns
   • school records
   • employment references
   • any other evidence requested by the NZIS.

X3.15.5 Evidence of periods during which residence permit held

Evidence of the periods during which a residence permit has been held is:

1. endorsements in current or previous passports; and/or
2. NZIS records of periods during which a residence permit has been held.

   Note: Periods during which a residence permit has been held are calculated inclusive of both arrival and departure dates.

Effective 26/07/1999