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A5.15 Summary of character requirements
Instructions in the remainder of chapter A5 describe:
- applicants who must not be granted a visa under the Immigration Act 2009 (see A5.20), unless granted a special direction;
- applicants who will not be granted a residence class or temporary entry class visa (see A5.25 and A5.45 respectively), unless granted a character waiver;
- applicants who will not normally be granted a residence class or temporary entry class visa where they pose a risk to New Zealand’s international reputation (see A5.30), unless a visa is granted in accordance with A5.30.1; and
- applicants whose applications for a residence class visa will usually be deferred (see A5.35).
Note: With the exception of A5.20 (which is a replication of a part of the Immigration Act 2009), the instructions in the remainder of chapter A5 constitute immigration instructions as described in section 22 of the Immigration Act 2009.
Effective 25/09/2023