WR2.1 Who is eligible for a work visa or permit under ...

WR2.1 Who is eligible for a work visa or permit under the Talent (Arts, Culture and Sports) Work Policy?

1. To be issued a visa or granted a permit under the Talent (Arts, Culture and Sports) Work Policy applicants must:
   1. have exceptional talent in a declared field of art, culture or sport; and
   2. be sponsored (see WR2.10) by a New Zealand organisation of national repute in that field; and
   3. be aged 55 years or under; and A5.25
   4. meet the health and character requirements for Residence set out at A4 and A5.15 to A5.25; and
   5. meet the requirements under Generic Temporary Entry policy for lodging an application for a temporary entry visa or permit as set out at E4; and
   6. meet the requirements for bona fide applicants as set out at E5; and
   7. meet the requirements for lodging an application as set out in WR2.25.
2. People whose applications are approved under the Talent (Arts, Culture and Sports) Work Policy will be issued a multiple entry work visa or granted a work permit under this policy allowing a stay in New Zealand of 30 months.
3. Work visas and permits issued and granted to applicants approved under this policy will be endorsed with conditions that allow work for any employer.

Effective 29/04/2002