R7.15 Evidence

R7.15.1 Evidence required to confirm residence status

Acceptable evidence for a confirmation of residence permit may include:

1. the passport containing the original residence permit or other entry authority applying at the time of entry; or
2. documents showing continued residence since 2 April 1974, which may include but are not limited to:
   1. rates demands,
   2. driver's licenses,
   3. receipted power bills,
   4. income tax returns,
   5. school records,
   6. employment references,
   7. any other evidence requested by the NZIS.

R7.15.5 Evidence required for the grant of a second or subsequent permit

The evidence required for the grant of a second or subsequent residence permit is as follows:

1. evidence of formerly holding a residence permit, this may include:
   1. a residence permit endorsed in a current or expired passport or certificate of identity, or
   2. INZ records of a residence permit; and
2. any other evidence required for the assessment of R7.5.

Effective 01/10/2008