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65: Cancellation of resident visa before holder first arrives in New Zealand as holder of visa
or “Rules for cancelling a resident visa if you haven't entered New Zealand yet”
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“Minister or immigration officer can cancel temporary or transit visas”

You should know that the Minister or an immigration officer can cancel some types of visas if they think there’s a good enough reason. They can cancel a temporary entry class visa at any time if you’re outside New Zealand. They can also cancel a temporary entry class visa that has been extended under section 78 at any time. Additionally, they can cancel a transit visa at any time.

If the Minister or an immigration officer cancels your visa under this rule, and you’re outside New Zealand, they must let you know in writing. This means they have to send you a letter or an email to tell you that your visa has been cancelled.

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Visas generally: General rules relating to visas

66Cancellation of temporary entry class or transit visa by Minister or immigration officer

  1. The Minister or an immigration officer may, if the Minister or immigration officer determines there is sufficient reason,—

  2. cancel a temporary entry class visa at any time when its holder is outside New Zealand:
    1. cancel a temporary entry class visa that has been extended in accordance with section 78 at any time:
      1. cancel a transit visa at any time.

        1. The Minister or an immigration officer must notify a person, in writing, if—

        2. his or her visa is cancelled under this section; and
          1. he or she is outside New Zealand.

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