WR2.1 Who is eligible for a work visa under the Talent (Arts, Culture and Sports) Work Instructions? (29/11/2010)

1. To be granted a visa under the Talent (Arts, Culture and Sports) Work Instructions applicants must:
   1. have exceptional talent in a declared field of art, culture or sport; and
   2. be supported by a New Zealand organisation of national repute in their declared field (see WR2.10); and
   3. have an acceptable sponsor (see E6.5); and
   4. be aged 55 years or under; and
   5. meet the health and character requirements for Residence set out at A4 and A5.15 to A5.25; and
   6. meet the requirements under Generic Temporary Entry instructions for lodging an application for a temporary entry class visa as set out at E4; and
   7. meet the requirements for bona fide applicants as set out at E5; and
   8. meet the requirements for lodging an application as set out in WR2.25.
2. People whose applications are approved under the Talent (Arts, Culture and Sports) Work Instructions will be granted a work visa and entry permission allowing multiple entry travel and a stay in New Zealand for up to 30 months from first arrival.
3. Work visas granted to applicants approved under these instructions will be endorsed with conditions that allow work for any employer.

Effective 29/11/2010