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Immigration Act 2009

Visas - Classes of visa - Transit visas

89: Limitations on holders of transit visa

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“Transit visa holders can't enter NZ or apply for other visas, unless granted by officials”

If you have a transit visa, you can’t ask for permission to enter New Zealand or apply for any other kind of visa while you’re in the country during your transit period.

However, the Minister or an immigration officer can decide to give you a different visa if they want to. They can choose what type of visa to give you. This is entirely up to them, and they don’t have to explain why they made their decision.

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Part 3 Visas
Classes of visa: Transit visas

89Limitations on holders of transit visa

  1. The holder of a transit visa may not apply for entry permission or any class or type of visa while in New Zealand during the transit period.

  2. However, the Minister or an immigration officer, in his or her absolute discretion, may grant to the person a visa of the type and class that the Minister or immigration officer thinks fit.

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