A3.5 Meaning and effect of entry permission

See also Immigration Act 2009 ss14, 46, 107

1. The grant of entry permission has no effect unless the person also holds a visa. Therefore, a person arriving in New Zealand and to whom a visa waiver applies must apply for both a visa and entry permission on arrival, unless they are deemed to hold a visa and entry permission (see E2.95.5).
2. The granting of a visa does not of itself entitle the holder to be granted entry permission, unless the visa is a permanent resident visa or a resident visa granted in New Zealand.
3. The effect of a refusal to grant a person entry permission to New Zealand is that:
   1. any visa the person holds is cancelled; and
   2. if the person has arrived in New Zealand, the person is liable for turnaround.

Effective 29/11/2010