- This is not current policy -
The policy in this manual ceases to be effective from 29 November 2010.
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Y2.45 Persons returning to New Zealand through emergency
Immigration Act 1987 s 127
- If the holder of a temporary permit leaves New Zealand for another country and before arriving in any other country is forced to return to New Zealand through emergency, the person must, if their permit has expired or is due to expire at any time between their leaving New Zealand and 14 days after their returning to New Zealand, upon application, be granted a further temporary permit current for at least 14 days after their return.
- If a person who is exempt from having to hold a permit leaves New Zealand for another country and before arriving in any other country is forced to return to New Zealand through emergency, the person must, if their exemption has expired or is due to expire at any time between their leaving New Zealand and 14 days after their returning to New Zealand, be deemed to be exempt from having to hold a permit for 14 days after their return.
Effective 04/04/2005