H7.5 Overview (to 31/07/2022)

1. These instructions allow temporary visa holders to seek a variation of conditions to facilitate their return to New Zealand after travel for reasons of national significance, while border restrictions are in place.
2. Where a person has applied for a variation of conditions under these instructions, an immigration officer may grant the variation if they are satisfied the person will be travelling for a reason of national significance that meets the requirements at H7.15.

Effective 5/11/2021