E4.45 Requirements for lodging an application for a temporary visa (05/06/2000)

E4.45.1 Mandatory requirements

Immigration Act 1987 s 14D(1)
Immigration Regulations 1999 reg 6

For the purposes of temporary visa policy, mandatory requirements means that applications must be made on the application form relevant to the type of visa required, which must be completed in full and submitted to a visa officer, together with:

1. the applicant's valid passport or travel document, or if this is unavailable, a birth certificate or other identity document; and
2. one passport-sized photograph of the applicant; and
3. the appropriate fee (if any); and
4. evidence of funds for maintenance in New Zealand or evidence of sponsorship; and
5. any other information, evidence and submissions the applicant considers show that the applicant should be issued with a temporary visa.

E4.45.5 Additional requirements

Immigration Act 1987 s 14D(1)
Immigration Regulations 1999 reg 6

Before determining the application, the visa officer processing it may require the applicant:

1. to produce any other photographs, documents and information that the officer thinks necessary; or
2. to produce any travel tickets or evidence of onward travel arrangements that the officer thinks necessary; or
3. in the case of an applicant for a work visa or a student visa, to undergo a medical examination; or
4. to appear for an interview.

E4.45.10 Children under the age of 16 travelling alone or with one parent

If a child under the age of 16 years is travelling to New Zealand alone or with one parent only, officers may request evidence that both the child’s parents have consented to the child being removed from the child’s country of residence.

Effective date 05/06/2000