Section 168 — Immigration Act 2009: Liability for deportation when person outside New Zealand

168 Liability 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— (a) is outside New Zealand; and (b) is liable for deportation; and (c) holds a visa. (3) The person may— (a) appeal against his or her liability for deportation; and (b) travel to New Zealand during the period in which the appeal can be made; and (c) if the person does appeal, travel to New Zealand pending the determination of the appeal.