All visa applicants should be of good character and not be a security threat to New Zealand’s international reputation. People who have issues with character cannot be granted a Visa. Therefore people who want to move to New Zealand on a student visa with serious character issues must waiver off the good character requirement before applying for the country’s residence: What are the specific Character issues that need a character waiver? To meet the character requirements for residence, you should not have been held under offense for the following: Convicted against any offense against immigration, citizenship, or passport laws in any country. Convicted of any sexual offense Convicted of any sentence where you were sentenced to a term of imprisonment Been a member of any racist group or publicly said something racist Been convicted in the last five years for dangerous driving, drunk driving, or driving after consuming drugs. Convicted of providing false information or withholding ...