Frequent visitors may be granted a multiple journey visa, provided that:
their visits total no more than 9 months in any 18-month period; and
they have not been in New Zealand for more than 9 months in the preceding 18-month period.
Multiple journey visas may be current for travel for up to 36 months from the date they are granted so long as the passport remains valid, except in the case of visitors from the following countries (in which case the period stated applies instead):
Austria
12 months
Greece
12 months
Italy
12 months
Philippines
6 months
Turkey
12 months
USA
48 months
In spite of the requirements in paragraphs (a) and (b) above, the partner of a work visa holder, or the partner of a student visa holder, may be granted multiple journey visas current for periods equivalent to those applying to their partner, provided they are in a genuine and stable relationship (see E4.5.1).
