V3.25 Children entering New Zealand for adoption

1. Children entering New Zealand to be adopted by New Zealand citizens or residents under the New Zealand Adoption Act 1955 may be issued with a temporary visa authorising a permit for an initial stay of a maximum of 6 months.
2. An application for children entering New Zealand for adoption must include:
   1. evidence of the support of the Children Young Persons and Their Families Agency of the Department of Social Welfare, and
   2. the child's birth certificate, and
   3. evidence of the immigration status or New Zealand citizenship of the adoptive parents.
3. Visa and immigration officers may also waive, by special direction, the funds and onward travel and health requirements for the children.

V3.25.1 Further permits for children entering New Zealand for adoption

Temporary permits may be granted (for a maximum of 12 months at a time) for a total stay long enough to submit a full adoption order if:

1. an interim order issued under the Adoption Act 1955 is still valid; and
2. the Children Young Persons and Their Families Agency advises NZIS of progress on the adoption.

Effective 26/07/1999