WM3 Long-term engagements (29/11/2010)

1. Ministers of religion, missionaries and members of religious orders coming to New Zealand to undertake religious work or training within a New Zealand religious community, may be granted work visas and entry permission for the length of their appointment or assignment, up to a maximum of 3 years.
2. Immigration officers must sight evidence that the supporting body guarantees accommodation, maintenance and repatriation.
3. If the assignment or appointment is extended, a further visa allowing a maximum stay of 4 years from the date of arrival may be granted, provided that:
   1. the supporting body supports a further stay; and
   2. the supporting arrangements are renewed; and
   3. the applicant continues to meet the standard requirements for a work visa.
4. Visas granted under these instructions may allow multiple entry for the duration of the visa.

Effective 29/11/2010