certain residence class visa applications where the applicant already holds or has previously held a resident visa, in which case, depending on where the application is made, regulation 6 or 7 applies:

an application for a resident visa made at an immigration control area or at a port by a citizen of Australia or a person who holds a current permanent residence visa (including a resident return visa) issued by the Government of Australia, in which case regulation 8 applies:

an application for a residence class visa that is made online under regulation 23AA or 23A, in which case regulation 23AA or 23A applies (as the case may be).

made on the approved form; and

completed in English; and

signed by the applicant (unless the applicant is less than 18 years old, in which case it must be signed by a parent or guardian of the applicant); and

given to an immigration officer together with the following material:

accompanied by—

an applicant who has also made a residence class visa application—Skilled Migrant Category that has not been determined:

an applicant who has also made a residence class visa application—Residence from Work Category that has not been determined:

an applicant who has notified an expression of interest in applying for a residence class visa—Skilled Migrant Category that has not been determined.

be interviewed by an immigration officer:

produce further information or evidence (including photographs) that the officer thinks necessary for him or her to determine the application:

undergo a medical examination or another medical examination, as the case may be.

an application for a permanent resident visa by a person holding a resident visa:

an application for a permanent resident visa by a person who previously held a resident visa:

an application for a resident visa by a person who previously held a resident visa (unless the application is made at an immigration control area, in which case regulation 7 applies instead):

an application by a person holding a resident visa to vary the travel conditions of the visa.

made on the approved form; and

completed in English; and

signed by the applicant (unless the applicant is less than 18 years old, in which case it must be signed by a parent or guardian of the applicant); and

given to an immigration officer together with the following material:

be interviewed by an immigration officer:

produce further information or evidence (including photographs) that the officer thinks necessary for him or her to determine the application.

be made on the approved form; and

relate to only 1 person; and

be completed in English; and

be signed by the applicant; and

be given to an immigration officer together with the applicant’s passport or certificate of identity.

the application form must be signed by a parent or guardian of the applicant, if the applicant is accompanied by that person; or

the application form is not required to be signed, if the applicant is not accompanied by a parent or guardian.

be interviewed by an immigration officer:

produce further information or evidence (including photographs) that the officer thinks necessary for him or her to determine the application, including information or evidence demonstrating that the applicant is a person who previously held a resident visa.

be made on the approved form; and

relate to only 1 person; and

be completed in English; and

be signed by the applicant; and

be given—

the application form must be signed by a parent or guardian of the applicant, if the applicant is accompanied by that person; or

the application form is not required to be signed, if the applicant is not accompanied by a parent or guardian.

be interviewed by an immigration officer:

produce further information or evidence (including photographs) that the officer thinks necessary for him or her to determine the application, including information or evidence demonstrating that the applicant is a person described in subclause (1):

undergo a medical examination or another medical examination, as the case may be.

completing the approved form in English; and

giving the form and the prescribed fee to an immigration officer (either in hard copy form or in an electronic form acceptable to the officer).

applications for a temporary entry class visa made online under regulation 23AA or 23A:

applications by or on behalf of diplomatic or consular officials made under regulation 13.

be made on the approved form; and

relate to only 1 person (unless regulation 20 applies); and

be completed in English; and

be signed by the applicant (unless the applicant is less than 18 years old, in which case it must be signed by a parent or guardian of the applicant); and

be given to an immigration officer together with the following material:

be accompanied by—

be interviewed by an immigration officer:

produce further information or evidence (including photographs) that the officer thinks necessary for him or her to determine the application:

undergo a medical examination or another medical examination, as the case may be:

produce travel tickets to a country that the person has right of entry to or other evidence of onward travel arrangements that the officer thinks necessary for him or her to determine the application:

produce evidence of the applicant’s funds for maintenance while in New Zealand or evidence of the applicant’s sponsorship that the officer thinks necessary for him or her to determine the application.

be made on the approved form; and

relate to only 1 person; and

be completed in English; and

be signed by the applicant; and

be given—

the application form must be signed by a parent or guardian of the applicant, if the applicant is accompanied by that person; or

the application form is not required to be signed, if the applicant is not accompanied by a parent or guardian.

be interviewed by an immigration officer:

produce further information or evidence (including photographs) that the officer thinks necessary for him or her to determine the application:

undergo a medical examination or another medical examination, as the case may be:

produce travel tickets to a country that the person has right of entry to or other evidence of onward travel arrangements that the officer thinks necessary for him or her to determine the application:

produce evidence of the applicant’s funds for maintenance while in New Zealand or evidence of the applicant’s sponsorship that the officer thinks necessary for him or her to determine the application.

the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations in accordance with the Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities Act 1968; or

the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations in accordance with the Consular Privileges and Immunities Act 1971.

to an immigration officer at an office of the Department; or

to the Protocol Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

his or her full name; and

his or her gender; and

his or her date and place of birth; and

his or her country or countries of citizenship; and

his or her passport type, its number, and its expiry date; and

his or her diplomatic designation; and

the approximate duration of his or her assignment in New Zealand; and

if applicable, the proposed date of his or her arrival in New Zealand; and

if applicable, the details of his or her officially recognised accompanying family who will form part of his or her household in New Zealand.

the physical address of the diplomatic mission or consular post; and

if applicable, the name of the person being replaced.

completed in English; and

signed by the applicant (unless the applicant is less than 18 years old, in which case it must be signed by a parent or guardian of the applicant); and

given to an immigration officer at an office of the Department together with the following material:

on an Internet site maintained by or on behalf of the Department; and

using the electronic form provided on the site for the purpose.

complete the form in English; and

provide a full explanation of the matters that the applicant wishes to be taken into consideration by the immigration officer or the Minister responsible for determining the reconsideration application; and

pay the prescribed fee.

completing the approved form in English; and

giving the form and the prescribed fee to an immigration officer (either in hard copy form or in an electronic form acceptable to the officer).

made on the approved form; and

completed in English; and

signed by the applicant (unless the applicant is less than 18 years old, in which case it must be signed by a parent or guardian of the applicant); and

given to an immigration officer together with the following material:

be interviewed by an immigration officer:

produce further information or evidence (including photographs) that the officer thinks necessary for him or her to determine the application.

they meet the condition of holding a valid ETA in accordance with Part 4A; or

that condition does not apply.

they meet the condition of holding a valid ETA in accordance with Part 4A; or

that condition does not apply.

a visa (under regulation 7, 8, or 11, as the case may be); and

entry permission (under regulation 24).

is deemed to hold a temporary entry class visa under regulation 19; and

is exempt from the requirement to apply, and is deemed to have been granted, entry permission under regulation 25.

to have been granted a visa of the type specified in the second column of Schedule 3; and

to hold the visa for the period of time specified in the third column of Schedule 3.

any dependent children of the applicant:

the applicant’s spouse or partner.

each dependent child included in the application is less than 25 years old and the applicant is applying other than at an immigration control area for—

each dependent child included in the application is less than 20 years old and the applicant is applying for—

if any dependent child of the applicant holds or has applied for a temporary entry class visa based on the child’s relationship to the applicant,—

if the spouse or partner of an applicant holds or has applied for a temporary entry class visa based on the spouse or partner’s relationship to the applicant,—

a residence class visa or variation of travel conditions on a resident visa other than at an immigration control area; or

a temporary entry class visa, other than at an immigration control area, that is a temporary visa or a limited visa; or

a transit visa.

the person expressing an interest in obtaining the invitation (the applicant); and

the applicant’s spouse or partner; and

any of the applicant’s dependent children who are less than—

each person included in the application is an applicant; and

the applicant who is declared to be the principal applicant on the application form is deemed to be the principal applicant; and

the requirements in relation to the application (including any that an immigration officer may require an applicant to meet before determining an application) must be met in relation to the principal applicant and each applicant, except that—

evidence of the relationship of each applicant to the principal applicant must be given with the application.

a person requests an immigration officer to consider his or her application for a visa without using the approved form to do so, and the immigration officer agrees to the request; or

a person on behalf of any other person (agent) requests an immigration officer to consider the person’s application for a visa without using the approved form to do so, and the immigration officer agrees to the request (in which case the references in this regulation to the applicant must be read, where appropriate, as references to the applicant’s agent).

his or her full name; and

his or her date and place of birth; and

details of his or her passport or certificate of identity, including country of citizenship; and

the type of visa he or she is applying for; and

details of any current or previous visa (or permit, as the case may be) held by him or her; and

any other information that he or she considers shows that the visa application should be granted; and

the information and evidence that the immigration officer thinks necessary for him or her to determine the application.

acknowledging that the details supplied in support of the application are true and correct to the best of his or her knowledge; and

agreeing that, if his or her circumstances change before any visa is granted, he or she will notify an immigration officer of the change in circumstances; and

paying the prescribed fee or arranging for its payment in a manner acceptable to the immigration officer processing the application (unless the application is made at an immigration control area, in which case no fee is payable); and

paying the immigration levy that is payable by the applicant (if any), or arranging for its payment in a manner acceptable to the immigration officer processing the application (unless the application is made at an immigration control area, in which case no immigration levy is payable); and

paying the IVL that is payable by the applicant (if any), or arranging for its payment in a manner acceptable to the immigration officer processing the application; and

signing the application (except if the application is made in an electronic format).

be interviewed by an immigration officer:

undergo a medical examination or another medical examination, as the case may be:

produce his or her passport or other certificate of identity:

produce further information or evidence (including photographs) that the officer thinks necessary for him or her to determine the application:

if applicable, produce travel tickets to a country that the person has right of entry to or other evidence of onward travel arrangements that the officer thinks necessary for him or her to determine the application:

if applicable, produce evidence of the applicant’s funds for maintenance while in New Zealand or evidence of the applicant’s sponsorship that the officer thinks necessary for him or her to determine the application.

only 1 person; or

1 person and his or her dependent children, spouse or partner, or both, but only if the application is made other than at an immigration control area and either—

each person included in the application is an applicant; and

the applicant who is declared to be the principal applicant on the application form is deemed to be the principal applicant; and

the requirements in relation to the application (including any that an immigration officer may require an applicant to meet before determining an application) must be met in relation to the principal applicant and each applicant, except that—

evidence of the relationship of each applicant to the principal applicant must be given with the application.

the application made under regulation 21 must be treated as not having been made; and

the applicant must apply for the visa in the normal way in accordance with the other provisions of these regulations and using the approved form; and

any prescribed fee paid in relation to the application under regulation 21 must be refunded or applied towards any application made in accordance with paragraph (b); and

any immigration levy paid by the applicant in relation to the application under regulation 21 must be refunded or applied towards any application made in accordance with paragraph (b); and

any IVL paid by the applicant in relation to the application under regulation 21 must be refunded or applied towards any application made in accordance with paragraph (b).

a person wishes to apply for a visa; and

the requirements to apply for the particular visa or circumstances in which the application for the particular visa is to be made are not provided for elsewhere in these regulations.

online on an Internet site maintained by or on behalf of the Department; and

using the electronic form provided on the site for the purpose.

complete the form in English; and

state the applicant’s full name; and

state the applicant’s date and place of birth; and

state the details of the applicant’s passport or certificate of identity; and

if applicable, upload a photograph of the applicant’s head and shoulders that complies with the standards specified for the purpose by the Department; and

produce the information and evidence required by immigration instructions to demonstrate that the applicant fits the category under which the applicant is applying; and

acknowledge that the details supplied in support of the application are true and correct to the best of the applicant’s knowledge; and

agree that, if the applicant’s circumstances change before any visa is granted, or before the application is determined, the applicant will notify an immigration officer of the change; and

pay the prescribed fee or arrange for its payment in a manner acceptable to an immigration officer; and

pay the immigration levy that is payable by the applicant (if any), or arrange for its payment in a manner acceptable to an immigration officer; and

pay the IVL that is payable by the applicant (if any), or arrange for its payment in a manner acceptable to an immigration officer.

an applicant who has also made a residence class visa application—Skilled Migrant Category that has not been determined:

an applicant who has also made a residence class visa application—Residence from Work Category that has not been determined:

an applicant who has notified an expression of interest in applying for a residence class visa—Skilled Migrant Category that has not been determined.

be interviewed by an immigration officer:

produce the applicant’s passport or other certificate of identity:

produce further information or evidence, including—

an application for a residence class visa to which regulation 5 would otherwise apply:

an application by a holder, or former holder, of a resident visa to which regulation 6 would otherwise apply:

an application for a temporary entry class visa to which regulation 10 would otherwise apply:

an application for a transit visa to which regulation 15 would otherwise apply:

an application for confirmation of a person’s immigration status to which regulation 32 would otherwise apply:

an application for endorsement of New Zealand citizenship in a foreign passport to which regulation 33 would otherwise apply.

online on an Internet site maintained by or on behalf of the Department; and

using the electronic form provided on the site for the purpose.

complete the form in English; and

state the applicant’s full name; and

state the applicant’s date and place of birth; and

state the details of the applicant’s passport or certificate of identity; and

if applicable, upload a photograph of the applicant’s head and shoulders that complies with the standards specified for the purpose by the Department (unless the form relates to an application referred to in subclause (1)(e) or (f)); and

produce the information and evidence required by immigration instructions to demonstrate that the applicant fits the category under which the applicant is applying; and

acknowledge that the details supplied in support of the application are true and correct to the best of the applicant’s knowledge; and

agree that, if the applicant’s circumstances change before any visa is granted, or before the application is determined, the applicant will notify an immigration officer of the change; and

pay the prescribed fee or arrange for its payment in a manner acceptable to an immigration officer; and

pay the immigration levy that is payable by the applicant (if any), or arrange for its payment in a manner acceptable to an immigration officer; and

pay the IVL that is payable by the applicant (if any), or arrange for its payment in a manner acceptable to an immigration officer.

an applicant who has also made a residence class visa application—Skilled Migrant Category that has not been determined:

an applicant who has also made a residence class visa application—Residence from Work Category that has not been determined:

an applicant who has notified an expression of interest in applying for a residence class visa—Skilled Migrant Category that has not been determined.

be interviewed by an immigration officer:

produce the applicant’s passport or other certificate of identity:

produce further information or evidence, including—

cruise ship crew travelling in the ordinary course of business of the ship:

aircraft crew of an aircraft on a flight between any other country or territory and New Zealand in the course of a scheduled international service:

positioning crew.

a citizen of Australia; or

a person described in item 6 or 7 of Schedule 1; or

a person described in item 3 or 4 of Schedule 2.

by means of one of the following that is made available and maintained by or on behalf of the Department for that purpose:

using an electronic form provided on the Internet site or the software application that allows a person to submit the information required under regulation 23I.

is not required to be made on the Internet site or the software application; but

must be made in accordance with the process described in the memorandum of understanding required under regulation 23J; and

must meet the requirements of regulation 23I.

be completed in English; and

contain the following information about the person who is required to hold the ETA, if the information is required by the electronic form:

be accompanied by the prescribed fee (if applicable); and

in the case of a request for a traveller ETA, be accompanied by the IVL (if applicable).

each additional passport; or

the passport as well as the United Nations laissez-passer.

a carrier in respect of which the person is employed or engaged in working or providing a service in or on a craft; or

that carrier’s representative.

a memorandum of understanding in respect of ETA requests made on behalf of crew or positioning crew is in place between the carrier or the representative and the Department; and

the request is made in accordance with the process described in that memorandum.

an immaterial mistake that is made with respect to the information provided for an ETA request; and

a change in circumstances of the person who is required to hold the ETA that would result in an immaterial change to the information provided for their ETA request.

the person who is the subject of the ETA request—

the passport of the person who is the subject of the ETA request is invalid; or

in the case of a crew ETA request that is made on a person’s behalf by a carrier or a carrier’s representative, the request does not comply with the requirements of regulation 23J.

in the case of a traveller ETA or a transit ETA, 2 years:

in the case of a crew ETA, 5 years.

if the period of validity has expired; or

for any period during which the person to whom the ETA was issued—

be made on the approved form; and

relate to only 1 person; and

be completed in English; and

be signed by the applicant; and

be given—

the application form must be signed by a parent or guardian of the applicant, if the applicant is accompanied by that person; or

the application form is not required to be signed, if the applicant is not accompanied by a parent or guardian.

a member of the Armed Forces (including Civil Staff) who holds a residence class visa and who arrives in New Zealand on a commercial craft in the ordinary course of his or her duty or employment:

a member of a visiting force (including a member of the civilian component of a visiting force), who arrives in New Zealand on a commercial craft and whose presence in New Zealand is in the ordinary course of his or her duty or employment.

be interviewed by an immigration officer:

produce further information or evidence (including photographs) that the officer thinks necessary for him or her to determine the application:

undergo a medical examination or another medical examination, as the case may be.

the people described in the first column of Schedule 3; and

a member of the Armed Forces (including Civil Staff) who holds a residence class visa and who, in the ordinary course of his or her duty or employment, is travelling to New Zealand on a military craft; and

a crew member of a military craft who holds a residence class visa and who, in the ordinary course of his or her duty or employment, is transporting members of the Armed Forces to New Zealand.

a request for a special direction:

the grant of a residence class or temporary entry class visa under section 61 of the Act:

an application for variation of conditions imposed on any type of temporary entry class visa:

a request under immigration instructions by an employer for approval in principle to recruit overseas workers under foreign crew of fishing vessels instructions:

a request under immigration instructions for supplementary seasonal employment approval in principle:

a call-out fee where an office of the Department is opened outside normal working hours in order to process an immigration matter:

an entertainment industry accreditation in respect of specific purpose or events immigration instructions:

a request for recognised seasonal employer status under Recognised Seasonal Employer work immigration instructions:

an agreement to recruit under Recognised Seasonal Employer work immigration instructions:

a request by an employer or organisation, under COVID-19 immigration instructions, for approval in principle for a person (and any spouse, partner, or dependent child of the person) to travel to New Zealand:

a request by a person, under COVID-19 immigration instructions, for agreement to the person applying for variation of conditions imposed on their residence class visa or temporary entry class visa:

an application for employer accreditation under Accredited Employer immigration instructions:

a request for reconsideration of an application for employer accreditation under Accredited Employer immigration instructions:

a job check under Accredited Employer immigration instructions:

a request for reconsideration of a job check under Accredited Employer immigration instructions.

a citizen of any country with which New Zealand maintains a reciprocal fee-waiver agreement in respect of the prescribed fee; or

a person described in Schedule 5; or

a person applying under the Special Category for Victims of People Trafficking immigration instructions for a residence class visa or a temporary entry class visa.

an application for a visa under Skilled Migrant Category Job Search immigration instructions; or

an application for a visa that is associated with an application to which paragraph (a) applies.

applies for a temporary entry class visa, other than at an immigration control area or a port; or

requests a traveller ETA as a condition of a temporary entry class visa waiver.

the person is exempt from paying the prescribed fee for the visa application or ETA request referred to in regulation 26AAD(1); and

the exemption from paying the prescribed fee is provided for by—

the person is a citizen of a country or territory listed in regulation 4A(3)(b):

the person holds a current permanent residence visa (including a resident return visa) issued by the Government of Australia:

the person is travelling on a United Nations laissez-passer that was issued by the Secretariat of the United Nations under the—

the person is a domestic staff member of a person described in any of items 1 to 7 of Schedule 5:

the person is a member of, or a person associated with, a scientific programme or expedition under the auspices of a Contracting Party to the Antarctic Treaty (within the meaning of the Antarctica Act 1960) or a person to whom section 5 of that Act applies:

the person is a member of a visiting force (including a member of the civilian component of the visiting force) who is travelling to and arriving in New Zealand in the ordinary course of the person’s duty or employment:

the person is a crew member of a military craft who, in the ordinary course of the person’s duty or employment, is transporting members of a visiting force (including members of the civilian component of the visiting force) to New Zealand:

the person is positioning crew.

a New Zealand citizen; or

a person who holds a visa; or

an applicant for a visa.

a visa to travel to New Zealand for the purpose of—

a business visitor visa under immigration instructions; or

a student visa under immigration instructions if the person is supported by a scholarship administered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade; or

a Pathway Student Visas Pilot visa under immigration instructions; or

any of the following work or limited visas under immigration instructions:

by giving an immigration officer—

by giving an automated electronic system a New Zealand passport.

by giving an immigration officer a passport described in subclause (1)(a) or his or her military orders or military identity card; or

by giving an automated electronic system a New Zealand passport.

the people described in the first column of Schedule 3:

members of the Armed Forces (including Civil Staff) acting in the ordinary course of their duty or employment who arrive on a military craft:

crew members of a military craft carrying members of the Armed Forces (including Civil Staff):

a person who complies with regulation 8(2)(e)(ii), 11(1)(e)(ii), or 24(2)(e)(ii), unless the automated electronic system indicates that the person must present himself or herself to an immigration officer.

a New Zealand citizen who complies with regulation 28B(1)(b) or (2)(b), unless the automated electronic system indicates that the person must present himself or herself to an immigration officer.

arrives in New Zealand at a place other than an immigration control area; and

has not been granted a visa or entry permission.

the people described in the first column of Schedule 3:

members of the Armed Forces (including Civil Staff) acting in the ordinary course of their duty or employment who arrive on a military craft:

crew members of a military craft carrying members of the Armed Forces (including Civil Staff):

a person exempted by special direction.

the people described in the first column of Schedule 3:

a member of the Armed Forces (including Civil Staff), if—

crew members of military craft carrying members of the Armed Forces (including Civil Staff):

people leaving New Zealand by means of an automated electronic system, unless the automated electronic system indicates that a person must present himself or herself to an immigration officer.

to an immigration officer,—

to an automated electronic system, the person’s passport.

is described in regulation 30(a), (b), or (c); or

is exempted by special direction.

is described in regulation 30(a), (b), or (c); or

is exempted by special direction.

the person wants his or her passport or certificate of identity to be endorsed; or

the person wants an endorsement to be transferred to a new passport or certificate of identity.

the applicant’s passport or certificate of identity; and

if applicable, any previous or expired passport or certificate of identity; and

evidence of the applicant’s current visa; and

the prescribed fee.

be made on an approved form; and

relate to only 1 person; and

be completed in English; and

be signed by the applicant (unless the applicant is less than 18 years old, in which case the application form must be signed by a parent or guardian of the applicant); and

be given to an immigration officer together with the following material:

be made on an approved form; and

relate to only 1 person; and

be completed in English; and

be signed by the applicant (unless the applicant is less than 18 years old, in which case the application form must be signed by a parent or guardian of the applicant); and

be given to an immigration officer together with the following material:

1 or more of the requirements for applying for a visa (whether at an immigration control area or otherwise):

1 or more of the requirements for applying for a second or subsequent resident visa:

1 or more of the requirements for varying conditions of travel for a resident visa:

1 or more of the requirements for notifying an expression of interest in applying for a residence class visa:

1 or more of the requirements for requesting or holding an ETA:

1 or more of the requirements for applying for entry permission:

any matter relating to an endorsement of New Zealand citizenship in a New Zealand citizen’s foreign passport.

a particular person; or

2 or more particular people where by reason of any specific event, occurrence, or unusual circumstances, there is a common link between those people.

be made on the approved form; and

provide details of the refund sought; and

be signed by the applicant, unless the applicant is a sponsor who is not a natural person, in which case the application must be signed by the individual nominated by the sponsor under section 48(5) of the Act as the authorised contact; and

be sent to the Department at the address specified in the approved form; and

be accompanied by a copy of a form of identification that provides evidence of the identity of the person who signed the application and that includes that person’s signature.

has applied for a 2021 Resident Visa (application A); and

is the principal applicant in an application or expression of interest referred to in regulation 5(2AA)(a) to (c) (application B); and

has been notified that the prescribed fee for application A is payable.

refunded; or

applied towards application A.

if regulation 20 applies to the application or notification, the applicant who is declared to be the principal applicant on the approved form; and

in all other cases, the applicant.