Limited Purpose Visa

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A Limited Purpose Visa is an unusual visa issued for a specific reason and purpose and unable to be altered, amended, or extended, in any way.

For example, a “high risk” person, of whom Immigration New Zealand was highly suspicious, or who had a record of misbehaviour, might receive a Limited Purpose Visa for the purpose of attending a family funeral on a certain date and leaving the country immediately thereafter.

A Limited Purpose Visa may not be amended, or extended.

In some situations you may apply for a normal visa and find that a Limited Purpose Visa has been issued. If that happens, and the strict conditions do not suit your circumstances, you should ask a Licensed Adviser for help.

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