X4.35 Second and subsequent returning resident's visa (14 days)

1. Applicants must be issued with an RRV current for 14 days if they hold a residence permit and they:
   1. do not meet the requirements for an indefinite or further 12-month RRV; or
   2. would otherwise be prohibited for entry to New Zealand if it were not for their New Zealand residence status.
2. Applications for second or subsequent RRVs made outside New Zealand, which do not meet the requirements of RRV policy, may be declined.
3. Applications for second or subsequent RRVs made outside New Zealand by applicants who have failed to meet any requirements imposed under section 18A of the Immigration Act 1987, may be declined whether or not they are otherwise eligible under general or transitional RRV policy.

Note: Nothing prevents a visa officer from issuing an RRV of any currency to any person who, because of exceptional circumstances, is not eligible for the issue of an RRV under these policies (see X2.10(c)).

Effective 07/09/2009