E3.25 Conditions of temporary entry class visas may be imposed, varied or waived

See also Immigration Act 2009 ss 52, 386 A(3) and 387A

1. On granting a temporary entry class visa, the Minister or an immigration officer may:
   1. impose conditions in addition to those specified in temporary entry instructions in relation to a visa of that class or type;
   2. vary or waive conditions that would otherwise apply to a visa of that class or type.
2. Following the grant of a temporary entry class visa, the Minister or an immigration officer may:
   1. impose further conditions whether or not the conditions are specified in temporary entry instructions in relation to a visa of that class or type;
   2. vary or cancel conditions that would otherwise apply to a visa of that class or type or which were imposed when the visa was granted.
3. The Minister or an immigration officer may also do one or more of the things mentioned in E3.25 (b) by agreement with the visa holder.
4. The Minister or an immigration officer must notify the visa holder in writing of the conditions imposed, varied, waived or cancelled in E3.25 (b) or (c) above. Notice must be:
   1. given to the visa holder personally; or
   2. sent to the contact address.

      Note: If the contact address is a physical address, notice must be sent by registered post to that address. If the contact address is an electronic address, notice must be sent by electronic means to that address.

5. The conditions imposed, varied, waived or cancelled take effect:
   1. from the date the visa is granted, if the condition is imposed, varied, or waived when the visa is granted; or
   2. from the date specified in the notice. The specified date must not be earlier than the date of notification.

      Note: Immigration officers should refer to E3.26 for varying the conditions of temporary entry class visas.

Effective 22/08/2016