WR7.1 Requirements for the grant of a work permit

1. To be eligible for a work permit under this policy, applicants must:
   1. be in New Zealand; and
   2. hold a valid Work to Residence permit issued under WR6 Work to Residence (Skilled Migrant Category) Policy granted following the deferral of a SMC application made on or after 21 December 2005 and before 10 April 2007.
2. To be granted a work permit under this policy applicants must:
   1. provide a completed work application form, the fee and their valid passport; and
   2. provide evidence that they have sufficient funds to maintain themselves and any accompanying family members for three months in New Zealand, that is:
      • (if they have pre-paid accommodation), a sum of NZ$400 per person, per month; and
      • (if they do not have pre paid accommodation) a sum of NZ$1,000 per person per month; and
   3. provide evidence that they have sufficient funds to purchase an outward ticket from New Zealand for themselves and any accompanying family members.
3. Evidence of an offer of employment is not required.

Effective 10/04/2007