WG7.1 Requirements for the grant of a seasonal work permit (SWP) (13/03/2007)

1. To be eligible for a work permit under this policy, applicants must either
   1. hold a valid temporary permit and be exempt from the requirement to obtain a temporary visa under New Zealand Immigration Regulations 1999 Schedule 1, Part 1B (see E2.1.5); or
   2. have held a valid temporary permit on 15 February 2007, and from 15 February 2007 to the date on which their application under the policy is made, continuously have held a valid temporary permit.
2. To be granted a work permit under this policy applicants must also:
   1. meet health and character requirements set out in E6; and
   2. meet the requirements for bona fide applicants set out in E5; and
   3. provide a completed work application form, the fee and passport; and
   4. provide evidence of a return ticket, or sufficient funds to purchase such a ticket; and
   5. provide evidence that they have a minimum of NZ$350 per month available funds for their maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand (travellers' cheques or bank documents in the applicant’s name are acceptable).
3. Evidence of an offer of employment is not required.

Effective 13/03/2007