E2.30 Who may apply for a limited visa

See also Immigration Act 2009 s 81

The following people may apply for a limited visa:

1. a person (including a person to whom a visa waiver applies) who is outside New Zealand and who wishes to come to New Zealand for an express purpose.
2. a person arriving in New Zealand to whom a visa waiver applies who wishes to stay in New Zealand for an express purpose.
3. a person in New Zealand who is:
   1. the holder of a current limited visa, if further time is required to achieve the express purpose for which that visa was granted; or
   2. the holder of a temporary visa (other than a claimant granted a temporary visa under the special provisions of s 150 of the Immigration Act 2009 (see E8.10.15)).

E2.30.1 Limitations and conditions on holders of limited visas

See also Immigration Act 2009 s 85

1. The holder of a limited visa must leave New Zealand no later than the day that the visa expires.
2. The holder of a limited visa may not before or after the expiry of their visa:
   1. apply for a visa of a different class or type while in New Zealand; or
   2. while in New Zealand, request a special direction, or the grant of a visa in special cases (see E8.1); or
   3. bring any appeal, other than an appeal to decline refugee and protection status (see C5.5), whether to a court, the Tribunal, or otherwise.
3. Every limited visa is to be granted subject to conditions relating to its purpose.

Effective 29/11/2010