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Oct 17 2024

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Migrant Exploitation Visa Protections Updated

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The Government is continuing to stabilise the immigration system by tightening the Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa (MEPV).”Despite New …

Oct 10 2024

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Upgrade to New Zealand’s immigration system postponed

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A key improvement to New Zealand’s immigration identity system, known as the Biometric Capability Upgrade (BCU), will be delayed for six months.

Oct 10 2024

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Visa processing delays stressing businesses ahead of busy summer: Hospitality NZ

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Delays in visa processing across New Zealand are causing operational, financial, and mental stress for businesses ahead of the upcoming summer season, according to Hospitality NZ.

Oct 08 2024

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Visa Processing Delays Pressure Hospitality And Tourism Sectors

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Visitor visa delays are also threatening to impact on New Zealand’s appeal as a destination. Although the average processing time is three weeks, delays from key markets like India are...

Oct 06 2024

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Is New Zealand risking its appeal for students by raising visa fees?

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New Zealand’s recent decision to significantly increase visa fees, effective October 1, has sparked concern among international student communities. The fee hike impacts all international students …

Oct 05 2024

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New Zealand Increases Student, Work, And Tourist Visa Fees By Nearly 60% Starting October

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The New Zealand government has announced an increase in visa fees across all categories, effective from October 1. This will impact Indian applicants seeking work, visit or study visas. Immigration...

Oct 05 2024

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Visa system outages leaves people in ‘very stressful situation’ – immigration adviser

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Visa system outages have left travellers and relatives of New Zealanders “intensely stressed” and out of pocket, according to an immigration adviser. Immigration New Zealand’s online platform was …

Oct 04 2024

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New Zealand government increases tourist, study visa fees by 60%; How will it affect Indians?

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The announcement in August aims to foster a more sustainable immigration system by transferring the financial burden from taxpayers to visa applicants …

Oct 04 2024

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Immigration computers struggle with rush for visas ahead of fee hike

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Most international visitors applying for a visa or NZETA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) need to pay a non-refundable International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) to enter New …

Oct 03 2024

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Visa fee hike in New Zealand: How is it going to affect Indian students and tourists

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New Zealand has announced a visa fee hike effective October 1, impacting work, visitor, and study visa applicants. For students, fees will rise to NZD 485 from NZD 300, significantly...