Section 80 — Immigration Act 2009: Interim visa

80 Interim visa (1) The Minister or an immigration officer may, for the purpose of maintaining the lawful status in New Zealand of the applicant while the application is being considered, grant an interim visa to a person in New Zealand who— (a) holds a temporary visa; and (b) has applied for a further visa (whether a residence class or a temporary entry class visa). (2) No person has the right to apply for an interim visa, and any decision as to whether to grant an interim visa is a matter for the absolute discretion of the Minister or relevant immigration officer. (3) The holder of an interim visa may not apply for a visa of any other class or type.