Visa Restrictions in New Zealand

Now that you have an idea about what and how a free visa does work, let us look at the other details like, requirements for a temporary visa, the do’s and don’ts, how to apply and the likes.

New Zealand might be a lenient country when it comes to visa rules, but it is not that this leniency is for all the nationalities of all countries. Also the levels differ from country to country, thus is crucial to have a clear idea on how things work when it comes to New Zealand.
New Zealand as a country is very strict when it comes to maintaining international travel sanctions imposed by the UN. Thus keeping in accordance with the UN sanctions certain groups and people from the countries of Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Afghanistan. These nationals are not permitted to travel to New Zealand and neither can they transit through the country. The necessary permissions can only be provided by the ministry of external affairs and trade. These nationals have to follow appropriate procedures, which are in place to ensure the speedy decision taking on the applications for visa, travel or transit through New Zealand.

The country of Zimbabwe has it tougher, where in the president of Zimbabwe, is not eligible for a visa to New Zealand. Not only the president but anyone who is closely associated with the president also fall under the same category and are not liable to receive a temporary visa. The citizens of Zimbabwe don’t fare better either, particularly anyone over the age of eighteen. Thus any student from Zimbabwe, who is over the age of eighteen, is not eligible to come to New Zealand.

The rules are might seem totally opposed to the common person from Zimbabwe, but if under certain special condition if he or she is able to furnish proper data to satisfy the authorities then they can get a temporary visa or permission to travel to that person.

 
New Zealand Visa Requirements & Visa-Free countries
Visa Provision Standards