WS1.5 Who is eligible for a Specific Purpose or Event Visa (to 08/05/2017)

Note: These instructions cease to be effective from 8 May 2017.

1. Applicants may be granted a work visa and entry permission under specific purpose or event instructions, if an immigration officer is satisfied that they:
   1. are coming to New Zealand for a specific purpose or event for a particular period; and
   2. are skilled in areas relevant to that specific purpose or event.

      Note: Unless specified in WS2 there is no need for a labour market test.

2. Applications for work visas made under this category from applicants who currently hold a visitor visa granted under V3.100 (Guardians accompanying students to New Zealand) must not be approved (see V3.100.35).

Effective 29/11/2010