L5.45 Requirements for lodging a direct application for a limited purpose visa

L5.45.1 Mandatory requirements

Immigration Act 1987 s 14DA(1)
Immigration Regulations 1999 reg 7

For the purposes of limited purpose visa policy, mandatory requirements mean that applications must be made on the relevant application form, which must be completed in full and submitted to a visa officer, together with:

1. the applicant's valid passport or travel document or, if this is unavailable, a birth certificate or other identity document; and
2. one passport-sized photograph of the applicant; and
3. the appropriate fee (if any); and
4. evidence of funds for maintenance in New Zealand or evidence of sponsorship; and
5. evidence or information about the nature, duration, and timing of the express purpose for which the applicant seeks to be in New Zealand; and
6. such information and evidence as is required by the approved application form to be tendered in order to demonstrate that the applicant fits the category or categories of Government immigration policy under which the application is being put forward; and
7. any other information, evidence and submissions the applicant considers show that they should be issued with a limited purpose visa.

L5.45.5 Additional requirements

Immigration Act 1987 s 14DA(1)
Immigration Regulations 1999 reg 7

Before determining the application, the visa officer processing it may require the applicant:

1. to produce any other photographs, documents and information that the officer thinks necessary; or
2. to produce any travel tickets or evidence of onward travel arrangements that the officer thinks necessary; or
3. to undergo any medical examination that the officer may require; or
4. to appear for an interview.

L5.45.10 Applicant to specify address for service

Immigration Act 1987 ss 34E(d), 37(2)

The provisions of E4.55.10 apply to limited purpose entry, with any necessary modifications.

Effective 28/06/2004