L6.5 Requirement to be a 'bona fide applicant' intending...

L6.5 Requirement to be a 'bona fide applicant' intending a temporary stay in New Zealand for an express purpose

1. A person who applies directly for a limited purpose visa is a bona fide applicant if:
   1. they genuinely intend a temporary stay in New Zealand for an express purpose (see L3.10); and
   2. their express purpose is a lawful purpose; and
   3. in the opinion of a visa officer they are not likely to:
      • remain in New Zealand unlawfully; or
      • breach the conditions of any permit granted.
2. The provisions of E5.5 and E5.10 apply to direct applications for limited purpose visas or permits, with any necessary modifications.

Effective 01/10/1999