X4.1 Summary

See previous policies:
X4.1 Effective 04/07/2005
X4.1 Effective 04/09/2000
X4.1 Effective 26/07/1999

The general policy provides for returning residents' visas of differing periods of currency:

1. first RRV for all applicants except those who applied under the Investor Category on or after 4 July 2005 (2 years)
   • first RRV for applicants who applied under the Investor Category on or after 4 July 2005 (five years)
   • second and subsequent RRV (indefinite)
   • second and subsequent RRV (12 months)
   • second and subsequent RRV (14 days).
2. Unless X4.35(a)(ii) applies, principal applicants can obtain a second and subsequent RRV of indefinite currency by demonstrating a commitment to New Zealand by any one of five means (see X4.25).
3. Unless X4.35(a)(ii) applies, principal applicants not able to obtain an RRV of indefinite currency may obtain an RRV of 12-month currency by any one of two means to give them further opportunity to demonstrate a commitment to New Zealand (see X4.30).
4. A 14-day RRV must be issued to all applicants holding a current residence permit who are not eligible for an RRV of longer currency (see X4.35) or to whom X4.35(a)(ii) applies.

Note: With the exception of a 14-day RRV, eligibility for a second and subsequent RRV is generally dependent on the circumstances of the principal applicant at the point in time the application for the RRV is made.

Effective 07/09/2009