Y2.1 Passenger responsibilities on arrival (01/10/1999)

Immigration Act 1987 s 126
Immigration Regulations 1999 regs 9, 12, 41

1. Passengers, including New Zealand citizens and residents, are responsible on arrival for:
   1. (unless they hold a pre-cleared permit) presenting themselves to an immigration officer with a completed arrival card (and thereby making an application for a permit); and
   2. producing their passport or certificate of identity to an immigration officer; and
   3. producing, if required by an immigration officer, all or any of the following:
      • their visa;
      • travel tickets or evidence of onward travel arrangements;
      • evidence of funds for maintenance or of sponsorship; and
   4. (if they are responsible for the care of a person who cannot comply with Y2.1(a)(i) and (ii) because of age or disability) complying on behalf of that person.
2. A person who arrives in New Zealand other than at a Customs place must report to an immigration officer at a Customs place within 72 hours of arrival and then comply with the responsibilities in Y2.1(a)(i) and (ii) above.

   Example: an ocean-going yacht which calls into the nearest New Zealand port for repairs or maintenance.

3. A passenger who fails to comply with the responsibilities set out above or completes an arrival card in a manner that they know is false or misleading in any way commits an offence and may be prosecuted.

Y2.1.1 Definition of 'Customs place'

Customs and Excise Act 1996 ss 2, 9

1. 'Customs place' means a Customs port or Customs airport.
2. 'Customs port' means a port of entry designated by the Chief Executive, New Zealand Customs Service, as a Customs port.
3. 'Customs airport' means an airport designated by the Chief Executive, New Zealand Customs Service, as a Customs airport.

Effective 01/10/1999