Y3.1 Definition and meaning of entry permission

See also Immigration Act 2009 ss14, 46 and 107

1. A person granted entry permission to New Zealand may enter New Zealand.
2. 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).
3. The granting of a visa does not of itself entitle the holder to be granted entry permission unless Y3.10(a) below applies.
4. Certain persons are deemed to hold a visa and entry permission (see E2.95.5).
5. Entry permission is granted by being entered and retained in the records of the Ministry except for those people deemed to hold a visa and entry permission. Entry permission may (but need not) be evidenced by an endorsement in a passport or a certificate of identity.

Effective 02/02/2015