V2.15 Multiple journey visas (29/11/2010)
- Frequent visitors may be granted a multiple journey visa, provided that:
- their visits total no more than 9 months in any 18-month period; and
- they have not been in New Zealand for more than 9 months in the preceding 18-month period.
- Multiple journey visas may be current for travel for up to 36 months from the date they are granted so long as the passport remains valid, except in the case of visitors from the following countries (in which case the period stated applies instead):
Austria
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12 months
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Greece
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12 months
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Italy
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12 months
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Philippines
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6 months
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Turkey
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12 months
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USA
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48 months
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- In spite of the requirements in paragraphs (a) and (b) above, the partner of a work visa holder, or the partner of a student visa holder, may be granted multiple journey visas current for periods equivalent to those applying to their partner, provided they are in a genuine and stable relationship (see E4.5.1).
Effective 29/11/2010
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