L3.10 Express purposes (04/02/2002)

Express purposes include the following:

1. study as a full fee paying student (generally only for short courses);
2. attending an event such as a wedding, funeral, conference or seminar, graduation or other significant ceremony, sports tournament or match, or religious event;
3. medical treatment in NZ;
4. family emergencies such as an illness or accident affecting a family member or relative of the applicant in New Zealand;
5. "milestone" events such as anniversaries or reunions; and
6. any other specific purpose (other than employment, unless the applicant has applied for a work visa or work permit under W3.135 Principal applicants under the General Skills category seeking an offer of employment in New Zealand) where the circumstances justify issuing a limited purpose visa.

Effective 04/02/2002