RA2.5 People waived from having to obtain a residence class visa to travel to New Zealand

See also Immigration (Visa, Entry Permission, and Related Matters) Regulations 2010, Schedule 2

The following people are waived from having to obtain a residence class visa to travel to New Zealand:

1. citizens of the Commonwealth of Australia; and
2. people who hold a current permanent residence visa (including a resident return visa) issued by the Government of Australia; and
3. people who have been granted a visa waiver to travel by special direction (see RA7).

   Note: People in these categories are not eligible to travel to New Zealand without a visa, or to be granted a visa to enter and stay in New Zealand if they fall under sections 15 or 16 of the Immigration Act 2009. They must have a special direction authorising them to apply for and be granted a residence class visa to travel to, enter and stay in New Zealand (see S2).

Effective 29/11/2010