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A20.10 Who may obtain an endorsement

See also Immigration Act 2009 s 13(4)(b)

  1. New Zealand citizens can not hold a visa, however New Zealand citizens who wish to enter New Zealand as a New Zealand citizen on a foreign passport may obtain an endorsement.
  2. Despite A20.10(a) above, a New Zealand citizen who is a national of one or more other countries and is not travelling on a New Zealand passport may hold a visa subject to meeting the relevant immigration instructions if she or he has not been:
    1. granted New Zealand citizenship; or
    2. registered as a New Zealand citizen by descent under section 7(2) of the Citizenship Act 1977; or
    3. issued with an evidentiary certificate under section 21 of the Citizenship Act 1977 confirming that he or she is a New Zealand citizen.

Effective 29/11/2010

IN THIS SECTION

A20.1 Purpose of endorsement

A20.5 Definition and effect of an endorsement

A20.15 Application for an endorsement

A20.20 Endorsement lodgement criteria

A20.25 Cancellation of an endorsement

A20.30 Transitional instructions for holders of returning resident’s visas issued under the Immigration Act 1987

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