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Temporary Visa

The objectives of New Zealand's temporary entry instructions are:

  • to facilitate the entry of genuine visitors, students and temporary workers, while managing the associated risks; and
  • to contribute to building strong international links, attracting foreign exchange earnings and addressing skills shortages.

Types of temporary entry class visa

Temporary entry class visas include:

  • visitor visas
  • work visas
  • student visas
  • special temporary visas for diplomatic, consular and official staff (see H2);
  • military visas

Who needs a temporary entry class visa to travel to and be in New Zealand

  1. A person who is not a New Zealand citizen may travel to New Zealand only if the person:
    • is the holder of a visa and the travel is consistent with the conditions of the visa; or
    • is a person to whom a visa waiver applies.
  2. A person who is not a New Zealand citizen may enter and be in New Zealand only if the person is the holder of a visa and he or she has been granted entry permission.
  3. The fact that an application for a visa has been made by or for any person who is onshore does not:
    • render the person’s presence in New Zealand lawful; or
    • give the person a right to remain in New Zealand while the application is considered; or
    • give the person a right to apply for or be granted any other visa pending determination of the application; or
    • inhibit any deportation processes that may apply to the person.
  4. From 1 April 2007 holders of Greek passports issued before 1 January 2006 with a temporary entry class visa or a permit under the Immigration Act 1987 will not be able to travel to New Zealand.

Who may apply for a temporary visa

The following people may apply for a temporary visa:

 

  • a person (including a person to whom a visa waiver applies), who is outside New Zealand and who wishes to come to New Zealand for any purpose for which a temporary visa may be granted; or
  • a person arriving in New Zealand and to whom a visa waiver applies; or
  • a person to whom sections 150(1) and (2) of the Immigration Act 2009 do not apply; or