Y4.40 People who may be refused entry permission: not supplying biometric information
See also Immigration Act 2009 s 111
- A person who applies for entry permission (irrespective of whether the application is still being considered, or whether entry permission has been granted or refused) must allow biometric information to be collected from him or her if required to do so by an immigration officer:
- at any time before the person leaves the immigration control area, designated place, or prescribed place at which the application is made; and
- if the application is not made in New Zealand, at any time before the person leaves the immigration control area or prescribed place at which he or she arrives in New Zealand.
- If a person fails to allow the biometric information to be collected, the Minister or an immigration officer may:
- refuse to grant the visa or entry permission applied for or
- revoke any entry permission already granted.
Note: Entry permission may be revoked at any time before the person leaves the immigration control area, designated place, or prescribed place.
Effective 28/08/2017
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