WS1 Who is eligible for a Specific Purpose or Event Visa or Permit (29/04/2002)

Applicants may be issued with a work visa or granted a work permit under specific purpose or event policy, if visa and immigration officers are satisfied that they:

1. are coming to New Zealand for a specific purpose or event for a particular period; and
2. are skilled in areas relevant to that specific purpose or event that are likely to benefit New Zealand; and
3. are unlikely to impact negatively on employment opportunities for New Zealand citizens or residents by virtue of their employment in New Zealand.

Effective 29/04/2002