WJ6 Applications for work visas for foreign crew of fishing vessels (17/12/2012)

1. An immigration officer may grant a work visa and entry permission to an individual crew member with an offer of employment from a New Zealand employer or a Foreign Chartered Party (FCP) where either:
   1. has a current Approval in Principle (AIP); or
   2. is seeking to fill a maximum of six crew positions on one vessel for a specified period up to a maximum of 12 months (non-AIP).
2. Applications for individual work visas must be made before overseas crew members arrive in New Zealand.

Note: If employers request approval in principle, or submit an application for an individual work visa, after the crew members arrive in New Zealand, then both must be declined.

Effective 17/12/2012