RA4.5 Who is deemed to hold a resident visa with travel conditions

See also Immigration Act 2009 ss 415, 75, Schedule 5

1. A person who holds a residence visa granted under the Immigration Act 1987 is deemed to hold a resident visa allowing:
   1. travel to New Zealand for a single journey within the period or until the date specified in the residence visa; and
   2. stay indefinitely in New Zealand if the holder is granted entry permission.
2. A person who holds a returning resident’s visa of limited duration granted under the Immigration Act 1987 is deemed to hold a resident visa allowing travel to New Zealand for an unlimited number of journeys within the period or until the date specified in the returning resident’s visa.
3. If a person is deemed to be the holder of a resident visa because they hold a residence visa or returning resident’s visa granted under the Immigration Act 1987, and that residence visa or returning resident’s visa specifies requirements to be imposed under Section 18A of that Act upon grant of permit, their resident visa is subject to conditions equivalent to those requirements.

Effective 29/11/2010