Entry Exemption For Unvaccinated Residence Holders

• Published date: 11 May 2022
• Subject Matter: Immigration, General Immigration, Work Visas
• Law Firm: Envoy Global, Inc.
• Author: Mr Jessie Butchley

Key Points?

• The government of New Zealand updated its entry policies for residence class visa holders?

Overview

The government of New Zealand will allow unvaccinated residence class visa holders to enter the country beginning 6 May 2022. Residence class visa holders include those holding permanent residence, residence visas and Australian citizens permitted to live in New Zealand. This will allow New Zealand permanent residents and Australian citizens who ordinarily reside in New Zealand to enter the country regardless of their vaccination status.

Beginning 13 May 2022, unvaccinated New Zealand residence class visa holders will be permitted to enter the country without being required to complete a Traveler Declaration online form.

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