V3.135 Visitor visas for child victims of people trafficking

1. Child victims of people trafficking may be granted visitor visas valid for 12 months.
2. The applicant must have certification from the New Zealand Police that they are believed to be a victim of people trafficking.
3. Applications must be made in the prescribed manner (see E4.50) but an appropriately delegated immigration officer may waive:
   1. the application fee; and
   2. the requirement to produce evidence of funds or sponsorship.

Note:
- A child victim of people trafficking is a person who was under the age of 18 at the time they were identified as a victim of people trafficking.
- A child victim may be in New Zealand unaccompanied, or may be a victim of people trafficking together with their parent(s).

Effective 25/07/2011