Legal Question in Immigration Law in New Zealand (Aotearoa)

I am a South African citizen. I came to New Zealand in Janurary 2012,

During my stay in New Zealand I was taken to the Cantebury hospital for a heart problem. The bill came to 1197 New Zealand dollars. During my return to South Africa.

I have not had work but have made arrangements and started paying the debit. I have paid 300 New Zealand dollars towards the debit. The hospital agreed that I could pay the debit.Somebody sponsored me with an airticket to come back to New Zealand. I came back today and was stopped at the customs and given a one month stay in the country when a visitor can stay for 3 months. I was told to pay the debit then apply for a visistors visa. What advice can you give me on this


Asked on 12/25/12, 6:43 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Simon Laurent LaurentLaw Barristers & Solicitors

You should pay the debt in full or go back to South Africa. Immigration has broad powers to refuse visas to people who owe debts to Government agencies.

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Answered on 1/06/13, 8:19 pm


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