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167: Period of deportation liability
or “How long you can be deported for if you have a residence visa or are in New Zealand unlawfully”
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“You can be deported even if you're not in New Zealand”

You can become liable for deportation even when you’re outside of New Zealand. The rules about deportation apply to you as if you were in New Zealand.

If you’re outside New Zealand, liable for deportation, and have a visa, you have some special rights. You can appeal against your deportation. You’re also allowed to travel to New Zealand during the time when you can make an appeal. If you do decide to appeal, you can travel to New Zealand while you’re waiting for a decision on your appeal.

The rules about deportation and appeals are explained in more detail in [sections 155 to 163] and [Part 7] of the Immigration Act.

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Part 6 Deportation
Liability for deportation

168Liability for deportation when person outside New Zealand

  1. A person may become liable for deportation under any of sections 155 to 163 when the person is outside New Zealand and, subject to this section, this Part and Part 7 apply as if the person were in New Zealand.

  2. Subsection (3) applies to a person who—

  3. is outside New Zealand; and
    1. is liable for deportation; and
      1. holds a visa.

        1. The person may—

        2. appeal against his or her liability for deportation; and
          1. travel to New Zealand during the period in which the appeal can be made; and
            1. if the person does appeal, travel to New Zealand pending the determination of the appeal.