Request for reconsideration — eligibility limits
Requesting an independent review of a declined temporary visa application when applying from inside New Zealand.
Who this pathway suits
Individuals in New Zealand whose work, student, or visitor visa application has been declined.
Eligibility at a glance
- Physically present in New Zealand with valid leave or within 14 days of receiving decline decision
- Must be submitted within 14 calendar days
How the process works
- Lodge formal Request for Reconsideration detailing caseworking error or new facts
- Independent senior immigration officer reviews decision
Documents you will typically need
- Decline letter, comprehensive written submission, supplementary evidence
What to keep in mind
Reconsideration is only available if you were in New Zealand when the application was declined.
Official source: Immigration New Zealand — Reconsideration. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.
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