Section 14 — Immigration Act 2009: Persons other than New Zealand citizens must hold visa to travel to and be in New Zealand

14 Persons other than New Zealand citizens must hold visa to travel to and be in New Zealand (1) A person who is not a New Zealand citizen may— (a) travel to New Zealand only if the person— (i) is the holder of a visa granted under this Act and the travel is consistent with the conditions of the visa; or (ii) is a person to whom a visa waiver applies (whether authorised by regulation or special direction); and (b) enter and be in New Zealand only if the person is the holder of a visa granted under this Act and he or she has been granted entry permission. (2) To avoid doubt, the fact that an application for a visa has been made by or for any person who is onshore does not— (a) render the person’s presence in New Zealand lawful; or (b) give the person a right to remain in New Zealand while the application is considered; or (c) give the person a right to apply for or be granted any other visa pending determination of the application; or (d) inhibit any deportation procedures under this Act that may apply to the person. (3) This Act applies subject to— (a) sections 90 to 96 of the Extradition Act 1999; and (b) sections 150 to 155 of the International Crimes and International Criminal Court Act 2000. Compare: 1987 No 74 s 4