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X2.1 Persons requiring a returning resident's visa

Immigration Act 1987 ss 18 and 41(1)

The following persons require a returning resident's visa (RRV):

  1. the holder of a current residence permit who wishes to leave New Zealand temporarily; or
  2. a person who has held a residence permit, is temporarily overseas, and wishes to return to New Zealand; or
  3. a New Zealand citizen who is travelling on the passport of another country and wishes to have a residence permit placed in that passport on return to New Zealand.

Effective 26/07/99
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