Y3.30 People who may be granted entry permission: COVID-19 (30/06/2020)

1. Despite Y4.50 (a), the following persons may be granted entry permission:
   1. Those New Zealand residence class visa holders listed in Y3.10(a)
   2. The partner, legal guardian or any dependent children of a New Zealand citizen or a New Zealand residence class visa holder listed at Y3.10(a) who:
      • are travelling with that New Zealand citizen or residence class visa holder; or
      • are ordinarily resident in New Zealand; or
      • have a visa based on their relationship to the New Zealand citizen or residence class visa holder.
   3. Australian citizens or a person who holds a current permanent residence visa (including a resident return visa) issued by the Government of Australia, where New Zealand is their primary place of established residence
   4. Diplomats accredited to New Zealand and currently resident in New Zealand
   5. New diplomatic and consular personnel filling established positions at a foreign mission or consular post in New Zealand
   6. Other diplomatic and consular personnel authorised by the Minister of Foreign Affairs or his delegate where there is a compelling national interest.
2. A person may be granted entry permission if they are the holder of a temporary entry class visa which either:
   1. was granted under the COVID-19 Support Restricted Temporary Entry Instructions; or
   2. has a condition that the holder carries out a critical purpose while they are in New Zealand.

Effective 30/06/2020