L5.1 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 visa is a bona fide applicant if:
   1. they genuinely intend a temporary stay in New Zealand for an express purpose (see L2.30); and
   2. their express purpose is a lawful purpose (V2.1.1); and
   3. in the opinion of an immigration officer they are not likely to:
      • remain in New Zealand unlawfully; or
      • breach the conditions of any visa granted.
2. The provisions of E5.5 and E5.10 apply to direct applications for limited visas, with any necessary modifications.

Effective 29/11/2010