H5.10 Expression of Interest and Invitation to Apply (30/06/2020)

1. With the exception of requests to travel to New Zealand as an ‘other critical worker’ (H5.30.5) or marine crew arriving by the maritime border (H5.31), a person may express interest in applying under these instructions for a visa or variation of conditions by using the form provided for this purpose on the Immigration New Zealand website.
2. A person expressing interest in applying under these instructions for a visa or variation of conditions must pay the prescribed fee (if any).
3. An immigration officer may invite a person to apply for a Critical Purpose visitor visa, another visa appropriate to their circumstances or variation of conditions if they are satisfied that:
   1. the information available does not indicate any health, character or bona fide issues that would prevent any person who will be included in the application to be granted a visa or variation of conditions; and
   2. the people who will be included in the application are likely to meet funds or sponsorship and onward travel requirements; and
   3. the principal applicant has a critical purpose for travelling to New Zealand.

Effective 30/06/2020